A walk in the other direction

The National Forest Way

Today I turned left onto The National Forest Way.

The path this way was quite overgrown in places with brambles and stinging nettles, and when it came to crossing some of the fields, the path was just visible. You also have to walk past a sign saying the way is a private gated road – no access – I ignored that.

The National Forest Way

Swarbourne Meadows

However there was a viewing platform – a small view as I am sure the trees have grown since it was installed, but a good spot for a coffee.

Swarbourne Meadows viewing platform
Swarbourne Meadows
Swarbourne Meadows
Swarbourne Meadows viewing platform
Coffee and my very useful pack-away stool