Sauntering Vaguely Downward

We went for a walk in Mortimer Forest and followed the green arrows for Vinnalls Loop, which was allegedly just under five kilometres, but due to dubious signage in a few places, ended up being more like six. It’s not the longest walk we’ve ever done with the children, but it was certainly the steepest, and in some places, the soggiest. Keiki lost his wellies twice. The second time was the last straw as he already had wet socks, and he ended up on his daddy’s shoulders, where he cheered up immediately.


Small boy, big trees.

There was evidence of storm damage everywhere, and though the forestry commission had obviously been through clearing the paths when they could, they hadn’t been able to keep up.


Under or over?








Moody skies.


Spectacular views.