Dotting shadows

Another late-afternoon image. 
The hills in Ecton are open for wandering, being part of the Peak District National Park... though lots of ascents (and blessed descents) are in order. The views are long-ranging, and the history (lots of old copper mining and associated sites) fascinating.

I like this more 'short-range' view; it shows the long dotting shadows on the velvety green of the opposite hill.

Thor's Cave is 87th

According to Trip Advisor, Thor's Cave is ranked a very poor 87th of all the 150 attractions in Staffordshire.
Though that sounds daft, in fact the assessment is about right - the cave, albeit of great pre-history significance, is just a rather slimy-slippery large hole in the side of the crag (the one in this photo) and doesn't ... IMHO ... have much of a 'feel'.

It's much better to choose one of the local fantastic walks, and see it from a distance!

Walking Alstonefield

This late burst of summer has brought some glorious days that make you want to be outdoors.  Enjoying a walk on the hills over Alstonefield is a solution...