We enjoyed a really lovely family walk today. It wasn't a particularly pretty day with heavy clouds and low light levels, but it was surprisingly mild and very still. This is one of our favourite go-to places when scenery, fresh air and gentle exercise is called for. It's a quiet reservoir only a couple miles from the Attic, and a circular walk round it takes less than an hour. It is just enough.
Trying to get the Little People out of the house at the weekend is becoming surprisingly hard work, it's like trying to prise a limpet off a rock. They cling to the comforts of home, they protest loudly, they complain about the boredom of Walking For Pleasure. It takes determined effort to organise even a short outing such as this one. And yet.....once we arrive they really do seem to forget they didn't want to come and enjoy it very much. Lots of running, paddling, throwing, climbing, jumping. Little B is thankfully not that way yet, he is always up for an outing. He spent almost the entire time pretending he was a racing car (he did stop racing long enough to lob many rocks into the still water). I love how young children choose to run everywhere. Such energy and physical joy.
x
I am the same sometimes, the fireside is just too comfy in the cold weather, but when you do get out it's so refreshing and exhilarating. I'm glad they enjoyed getting out, it looks lovely. Not unlike my lovely Northumberland.
Posted by: maypole | March 03, 2013 at 10:47 PM
Hi Lucy, such gorgeous pictures as always.
I can only get mine to go to the park if involves taking some gadget....remote control planes this weekend....just walking will not tempt them....unless I can promise mud :0)
Jacquie x
Posted by: Jacquie | March 03, 2013 at 10:37 PM
I need to keep reminding myself how good it is to GO OUTSIDE! I always feel better after a walk and seeing some nature
Lovely pictures,it looks really chilly here
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Posted by: Helen | March 03, 2013 at 10:13 PM
It's lovely to get out even if the weather isn't at it's best. At least it's not raining and before you know it spring will be properly here.
Love and stuff xx
Posted by: Gill | March 03, 2013 at 10:07 PM
Looks lovely - my idea of heaven! My two are the same about "walking for pleasure" or "walking for the sake of it" as they call it. I managed to prise them off the sofa to go ice skating yesterday - good exercise, chilly, but no nice view and horrendous disco music and flashing lights for two hours - they loved it though...
Posted by: One-oh-four | March 03, 2013 at 09:59 PM
What a lovely spot Lucy. I love all the textures and subtle colours you've captured in your pictures.
I know just what you mean about getting children out of the house! It's a real battle here, which I can understand when they've been at school all week, but there's so much to see and do isn't there. it's always great when we're out just like you say - thank goodness!
have a lovely week
Steph xx
Posted by: Steph | March 03, 2013 at 09:58 PM
paesaggi sempre stupendi <3
Posted by: CRISTINA | March 03, 2013 at 09:38 PM
I love your blog! The fotos are amaizing! I'm a portuguese mom who lives in the city, but i dream go the country. :)
Posted by: Filipa | March 03, 2013 at 09:34 PM
Lovely photos, and I feel for you! I gave up trying to get my two to come out yesterday and in the end only one rose from their 'pit' to join me. Oh the joys of motherhood!! The reservoir looks beautiful even in the grayness of the day. Chel x
Posted by: Chel C | March 03, 2013 at 09:29 PM
Oh yes wait for a few years and you will feel like an alien for suggestinga walk! And yes they do still enjoy it once the protesting has ended!
Posted by: Sara | March 03, 2013 at 09:25 PM
Beautiful pictures from your walk!
Posted by: Hilde | March 03, 2013 at 09:13 PM
Looks lovely! A rugby match for us - I'm still doing the washing! And hoping we get some of the warm weather you've had!! x
Posted by: Sara Jenkins | March 03, 2013 at 09:10 PM
Stunning photo's, you live in a beautiful corner of the world.
Posted by: Clare | March 03, 2013 at 09:09 PM
is this winterburn reservoir Lucy i think i know it its beautiful
jan x
Posted by: janice creed | March 03, 2013 at 09:06 PM
It's a very beautiful landscape!
Posted by: Laura Najma | March 03, 2013 at 08:54 PM
Beautiful pictures! :)
Posted by: Mette Thrysoe | March 03, 2013 at 08:53 PM
I hope the buds of spring are soon to be seen! As much as I love winters, around march I usually get the urge for flowers, sunshine and warmth again :)
Posted by: Kirsten | March 03, 2013 at 08:51 PM
It looks like a lovely time with your family. I love the pottery shard. I have a few little bits from a riverbank near where I grew up in New York. It's so exciting to find things like that.
Posted by: Thistle | March 03, 2013 at 08:48 PM
Bellissime foto !!! Today we have cut our old olive trees to improve our olive oil organic production. Other landscape, other scenary but not less beautiful as your country.
Posted by: isabella | March 03, 2013 at 08:45 PM
Lovely photos Lucy, I'm determined to get Andy to take us OUT more this year ... fingers crossed!
x
Posted by: Heather | March 03, 2013 at 08:40 PM
Such lovely photos! The scenery is breathtaking.
Claire
Posted by: Claire | March 03, 2013 at 08:38 PM
Lovely!Our winter walk was in snow here,in the mountains.The closer they get to teenagers the worse it gets(with the outings).
Posted by: Angela-Southern U.S.A. | March 03, 2013 at 08:34 PM