We walked a little way through some woodland and then happened on a lovely view which the girls wanted to take a picture of too. |
We emerged out of the trees on to a moorland area and one of the highlights of the walk - discovering the herd of Exmoor ponies that are kept there to help maintain the habitat. |
Saying hello to one of the Exmoor ponies |
From up here there was another lovely view and even some blue sky (it didn't last though!) |
The girls found a puddle with a view! |
Spotting the yellow trail signs was all part of the fun. |
There were lots of fallen trees and I think this fire was all part of the clean up after the big storms at Christmas. |
We soon dropped steeply down into the valley and passed the lovely Keeper's Cottage, one of the four or five dwellings in the area. |
We reckoned we were about half way round so it was time for a snack! |
It was very muddy in places down in the valley! |
The path was like a sunken lane at this point and there were lots of these fabulous tall trees which the girls spent ages playing around. |
Little Miss striding off to check out the green monster feet on the trees in the valley that we came out into after the sunken lane. |
They really did look like monster's feet! |
After a steep climb out of the wooded valley we emerged back at the car park - Highcombe Hike hiked and off back home for a hot drink after a windy picture at the top. |
oh my goodness !! Those ponies !! So adorable ! I would have loved to have bumped into them on a walk :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like an amazing place for an adventure!! Such gorgeous photos and those ponies are adorable xx
ReplyDeleteWow what stunning views and beautiful pictures! I love days out like these x #blogclub
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures, there's something about walking through trees after a big storm and witnessing the might power of mother nature. #countrykids
ReplyDeleteWow that is a while ago now and yet if you hadn't said I could have believed it was this week it has been as cold as Christmas here! It does look like a perfect place for a family explore. Thank you for sharing on Country Kids
ReplyDeleteLooks fabulous, love the monster feet trees :) #CountryKids
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazingly beautiful place to go for a walk. On my list! #countrykids
ReplyDeleteI love your photos! The color is amazing in there and I love the last picture! I miss my sister =(
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Looks like a lovely walk in the fresh air. National Trust - can't beat their places for a good walk with family :) #CountryKids
ReplyDeleteOooh the Devil's Punch Bowl - that name sounds so exciting! And your pictures are simply stunning. I can't wait till my two are old enough to take on long(ish) walks.
ReplyDeleteGreat walk!
ReplyDeleteSorry for the short comment. I am having real problems logging in and for some reason can't do so on my freefromfairy account!! I love the look for this walk...I wish my two would walk that far!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great day out - I love the monster feet trees, and it looks like there is loads to explore! #countrykids
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you managed to find some sun chine in the Christmas holidays - you had more luck than us!! What a beautiful walk, the pictures really show the winter colours, don't they - I love the one of the ponies with the sun reflecting off of them! #blogclub
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