One last walk in 2024.
The mist has abated, but wind and rain threaten the New Year’s celebrations’. On Monday afternoon, there is time for a brisk walk. I choose Beacon Fell once again for quick access and dry tracks. The car parks are packed, and families, friends and dogs throng the paths. Consulting the site map I opt for the Fellside Trail as the longest and possibly the quietest route. 
I am playing with the camera my son lent me – a 20-year-old Fujifilm S3200. I don’t have the instructions, so have had a brief look at the online manual. It’s not ideal conditions today, as you will seeand hear from the video.
I wander through the trees. It is all rather gloomy, with little to attract my attention.
Even at the pond, nothing much is stirring. 
I get bored and strike off on a lesser track which at least takes me past a couple of carvings. 
Then I’m in amongst the crowds with excited children running along the back of the stone snake, all great fun. 
It’s time to get home and hide away for a couple of days—here’s to 2025.
Good luck for 2025.
Best wishes from Martin and Sue
And you too.
I’m off in the Himalayas with you Martin, now.
I like the rabbit wood carving, especially with the flowers on its head 😊 Happy New Year BC and all the best for 2025.
I left the flowers in situ for a splash of colour, don’t know why they were there.
And all the best to you Eunice.
Looked a nice peaceful walk. Best wishes for 2025! 🙂
And to your family.
I like the sculptures! Years since I’ve been to Beacon Fell. I used to take a school orienteering group there fairly often, but that was an age ago. Now I think about it, my own kids were invited to orienteering training there too, but again, ages ago. Maybe I’ll head that way when the evenings get lighter. Happy New Year!
There is still an orienteering course there.