This morning I felt an overwhelming urge to be out of town and surrounded by countryside, I suddenly felt very cooped up and in need of some theraputic views. So I chivvied the family into action, packed a snack-bag and off we went. We didn't go far, only a ten minute drive away from Attic land, but up on top of these moors it feels very remote and far away.
We parked the car on the roadside and walked a short way along a stony track to find a suitable spot to stop and sit a while, to spread a blanket and enjoy morning coffee and a snack. It wasn't a very healthy snack. It consisted of oreo biscuits (for J and I), toffee poppets (for the Little People) and white chocolate buttons (for Litttle B). It was fanTAStic.
I don't think I need to wax lyrical about the colours of the heather or the expanse and beauty of the landscape, the above pictures speak for themsleves. It was just an hour out of our morning, but the feelings of happiness stayed with me all day.
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ps did you spot the grouse in one of the above pictures?
Beautiful pictures, you are blessed to live in such a place, lesley x
Posted by: Lesley | September 06, 2011 at 08:05 AM
Just lovely Lucy. Makes me want to rush out and buy a plane ticket ...... wish I had enough cash !!
Keep all the lovely photos coming.
Cheers
Helen
Posted by: Helen | September 06, 2011 at 06:29 AM
You are saying late summer. I cannot believe it's already late summer. Where we not just talking about late spring?
Beautiful pictures BTW. I'll be taking some of our country side soon and sharing.
I'm starting to kick it up a notch on my crocheting. A friend and I starting a monthly fiber arts group this coming Saturday. You inspired us!
XXOO
Posted by: Anita | September 06, 2011 at 05:55 AM
If I lived ten minutes away from such a beautiful place, I'd go there every day. Just wonderful.
Posted by: Kate | September 06, 2011 at 12:43 AM
Gorgeous spot, I did notice the grouse!! :-)
Some days you just have to get away from the four walls of home don't you. I love the way you just live in the moment, we all should be more like this!
Posted by: Colleen | September 06, 2011 at 12:31 AM
HEAVENLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Sarah west mids uk | September 05, 2011 at 09:59 PM
How lucky were you to spot that Grouse? You lucky lady :o)
Looks fabulous!
Posted by: Donna | September 05, 2011 at 09:37 PM
thank you for showing us such beautiful pictures!
in holland we have purple heather too right now, but this is realy breathtakingly!
my sister made a small crosstitch pattern out of it, and ofcourse i made it,put it in a frame and knitted a cover of wol for it.
love your blog and your caravaning storys and pictures. we have a caravan ourselfs so its nice to read about yours.
greetings
Posted by: miek | September 05, 2011 at 09:05 PM
Lovely. So very like the landscape here on the Isles. I saw a grouse yesterday too, but I just wasn't quick enough. With the camera, I mean :)
X
Posted by: The Barefoot Crofter | September 05, 2011 at 09:02 PM
i have always loved the color of heather. you are so blessed to have such beautiful countrysides nearby.... and what a great place for a spontaneous outing! i know the feeling of needing a "breather"... were you really THAT CLOSE to the grouse or did you zoom? i spotted him right away! oreos are one of my favorite bought-cookie brands! thanks for sharing your beautiful pics! hugs from here...
heidi
Posted by: heidi | September 05, 2011 at 09:00 PM
heathcliff! heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeathcliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiif!
Posted by: jeannette | September 05, 2011 at 08:49 PM
You are so fortunate to live within minutes of such spectacularly beautiful countryside. It looks like your weather was finer than ours today.
Posted by: Just Gai | September 05, 2011 at 08:35 PM
How beautiful!
Posted by: Rachel Mackin | September 05, 2011 at 08:18 PM
So beautiful! I love heather!
Posted by: Lo | September 05, 2011 at 07:56 PM
Gorgeous views!
I am lucky and live in a similar area (Saddleworth)- I just love the colours on the hills and moors at this time of year. x
Posted by: Anj | September 05, 2011 at 06:50 PM
Scrolling down quickly I thought that Oreo was a huge button!
Looks very like Dartmoor,a place I go to,to charge my batteries.Not on my doorstep though,sadly. :0)
Posted by: bellaboo | September 05, 2011 at 06:40 PM
Scrap Dorset - I'm moving to Yorkshire. ;)
Posted by: Terrie | September 05, 2011 at 06:09 PM
Absolutely beautiful landscape! I did spot the grouse! You certainly have a gift for photography!
Posted by: Devaney O'Brien | September 05, 2011 at 05:09 PM
I saw the grouse! That photo would make a lovely painting!! so peaceful! love that lilac heather!
Posted by: Bonnie | September 05, 2011 at 04:52 PM
Would love to know what type of camera you use? So enjoy your images!
Posted by: Kathy Basson | September 05, 2011 at 04:47 PM
I shared your photos with my husband who is an amateur photographer. He was very impressed with your photos and wondered if you might share with the type of camera and lens you use. Also he wondered if you had used a tripod to take the evening shot of the town.
Thanks
Posted by: patonslake | September 05, 2011 at 04:22 PM
oh lovely! glad you were able to get out and enjoy it!
Posted by: Eliz. K | September 05, 2011 at 03:39 PM
I spotted the grouse, but I couldn't figure out what it was until I read your note!
Posted by: Carol McCraw Yarbro | September 05, 2011 at 02:18 PM
I feel like I've been on holiday with you! Beautiful pictures!
Posted by: Steph | September 05, 2011 at 02:04 PM
Thank you for sharing these wonderful photographs! Here in Southern Finland we don't get as wide a view as you there, but I love to have a peak of the horizon once in a while.
Your blog gives me such a good feeling everytime I visit here that I want to thank you and invite you to my blog too! It's in finnish, but the pictures maybe tell their story about our little life in the castle of creativity. http://luovuudenlinna.blogspot.com/
Posted by: elina | September 05, 2011 at 01:46 PM