Tuesday 31 January 2012

January in Wykeham Forest.

Another unusual month - mild and damp. Occasional frosts, and some lovely clear, bright days, wonderful for walking.
 
Wykeham Forest - Mist in Elven Wood (SE943867)

All my walking has been in and about Wykeham Forest since our wade in Rosedale at the beginning of the month, due to work and other stuff going on at weekends.
 

Wykeham Forest - By Harlands Nursery (SE933875)


Firstly Freddie had to be transported, along with all his worldly goods, back to University. He was filled with enthusiasm about his upcoming exams.
 

Wykeham Forest - Hal and Rafe on Infested Path (SE938883)


Another weekend was taken up by a St. John's Activity First Aid course. The course was facilitated by a member of the Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team, partly in the North York Moors National Park HQ in Helmsley and partly on the moors near Sutton Bank. I'm not sure what the hill walkers around and about us thought about 12 mad First Aiders running about in nitrile gloves, bandages fake wounds and plastic sick. A great fun weekend, with like minded people, enhanced skills and a qualificaiton to boot. Thanks Ian!!


Wykeham Forest - birch, beech and moss (SE933874)


Here are a few photo's taken in Wykeham Forest over recent weeks. Looking forward to spring now.... Hope this isn't premature......

Wykeham Forest - Birch in Elven Wood (SE943867)

Wykeham Forest - Rise Dikes (SE943868)
 
Wykeham Forest - Hal and Rafe in Harlands Nursery (SE932874)

Wykeham Forest
After the illegal off-roaders have been through!!
Rafe and Hal - Charcoal Burners Track (SE939877)

Wykeham Forest - The very top of Sawdon Dale (SE938868)

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