"RIGHT TO ROAM"
In the year 2,000, the Countryside and Rights of Way Act was introduced. This allows people to walk off the beaten path freely in much of the countryside in England and Wales. I am so thankful Roy added guided walking tours this season. It is the best way to connect with England's countryside by wandering through the fields and along rivers where the air is fragrant...with a hint of sheep. For those who didn't want to walk, Roy always gave other great options.
Cotswolds
Our first walk was through the countryside in the Cotswolds. It was about an hour to meander along the Windrush River; very chilly weather, but beautiful. This happened to be the day of the Queen’s birthday; we passed a large "torch" filled with hay and paper that would be one of many lit that night in her honor. My fav picture is of Erin and this pony greeting each other.
Wales
Roy led us on a walk along the Conwy River. The landscape was otherworldly with moss growing over the rocks and trees.
The Lake District
People come to the Lake District to hike around the lakes and hills. So, how could we not do a little of that while we were here? Rather than take a round trip boat tour of Lake Keswick, some of us stopped a distance from the town and hiked back with Roy and Nigel leading the way through the woods. The weather looked threatening; luckily it didn’t start raining until we were in town.