Mortimers Forest

Mortimers Forest is always worth the journey. Even on a damp, moody day. It adds to the atmosphere.

Winding roads with sky reaching trees either side guided us to the foothills. It was muddy under foot, but no match for our well travelled boots and all terrain pushchair.

The Forestry Commission do a great job of sustaining this site. Enough to enjoy it but not too much. It still feels real and rugged. 

The climb was steep in parts. Our eyes were drawn down misty corridors of trees and to dew drenched plants. 

The top was peaceful. We let the wind brush across us whilst we took in the views. Then we headed down, often chasing Willow as she leapt ahead. She's not a fan of getting wet. 

We took the time to grab a coffee on the way back. Then home. Fire on. Feet up.