Towards the Tyndale Monument from Stinchcombe Hill
Russet ApplesThe western escarpment of the Cotswolds appears to be perfect territory for golf courses. Today's walk was the third or possibly the fourth. The walk circumnavigated the whole course which is situated on the top of Stinchcombe Hill and which, like all of the others, commands spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. The far south point of my last walk was Dursley where I walked round the church but failed to find a really good b&w picture that I liked. Later I thought about something I'd seen in the church and decided I needed to return. That was easy as Dursley was today's walk's most northerly point. I now have the picture I missed last week.
It was much calmer today but still not quite calm enough for the hartstongue ferns. One day ...
The panorama above was beautiful in the early morning light. I've also photographed it with my large format film camera and am anxious to see if that has worked out well too. The imposing Tyndale Monument visible in the distance was built in 1866 to commemorate William Tyndale who first translated the bible into 'Early Modern English' in the 16th century. He was born at North Nibley, the village below the monument. My next stretch of the walk passes close by the monument.
My new boots had their first outing today. Verdict - very comfortable and much better than my three other pairs. Success.
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