Yesterday morning was icy, and still below freezing at midday. The cars were iced up, and the road was dangerously slippery.
I headed out with Ollie before 1pm, heavily wrapped-up against a bitingly cold North wind.
But the sun was shining brilliantly, and the sky deep blue. So despite the cold, the walk looked promising. And it was.
That hard frost had frozen the mud. And the leaves, and the grass. The result was a nice ‘crunchy’ walk underfoot, and no slipping and sliding in sticky mud.
As a bonus, the local Wildlife Trust workers have finally installed the bridge across to Hoe Rough. They also cleared a path on Monday and Tuesday, so we could walk to the bridge from just inside the woodland on Beetley Meadows.
Once across the bridge spanning the small River Whitewater, we discovered another bonus. They have installed a solid metal gate, to stop any grazing cows finding their way across to disturb the peace on The Meadows. Well done to them!
This means we no longer have to walk up to the main Fakenham Road to use the road bridge to get to Hoe Rough Nature Reserve.
Bridge photos to follow eventually.
beetleypete 
Perfect! I love crunchy walks.
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It was even crunchier today, after a light snowfall froze overnight.
Besy wishes, Pete.
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I hope you got some pics to share. 🙂
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I haven’t been taking any of my cameras out lately, Jennie. Too cold for standing around and fiddling with the settings. 🙂
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Good point!
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Our grass is crunchy tonight. Minus 2 here tonight. When we left East Grinstead at 3.30 it was snowing there.
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We have escaped the snow so far, but I fear it will arrive soon.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Well done by the Wildlife trust. Warmest regards, Ed
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Yes, it is two years late, but they had to deal with Pandemic issues in 20 and 21 of course.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’d rather see your bridge photos than a dentist’s bridge photos.
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You made something out of nothing with this post. Good work, David.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Clear blue sky and a lovely week with Ollie- precious.
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It was indeed.
Thanks, Arlene.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Sounds wonderful! Nothing like a crunchy walk under blue skies! I look forward to your photos.
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Yet to be taken. We were hemmed in by freezing fog today.
Best wishes, Pete.
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This sounds great, Pete 👍🏻
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It wasn’t raining, so I was a happy walker. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Blue skies keep the blues away! And sounds like your walks have become much easier too with the new bridge and gate. Does Ollie wear a coat in this weather?
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No, I would never put him in a coat. He is chunky, and his fur is thick. He doesn’t seem to notice the cold, and even still goes into the river. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete. x
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That sounds lovely. Funny, it’s cold here now too and as we came in this morning I commented that it is “bracing” to be out on a cold, sunny day. As long as I have a warm home to retreat to, I really enjoy the cold! (I’m a coward at heart. No Antarctic explorer here!)
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I don’t mind the cold, compared to constant rain. But I wish it was still warm enough that I could wear my shorts. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Sounds like a bracing walk!
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I had ‘cheek freeze’, Liz. But I didn’t mind. There was no mud, and it wasn’t raining. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Brrr…it’s much too cold for me today, staying in the warm!
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Not long back from Ollie’s walk. Still bitterly cold, and the fog is lingering.
Unfortunately, you can’t stay inside when you have a dog.
(But I would have, given the choice. 🙂 )
Best wishes, Pete.
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Yes, I get your point , Pete
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Sounds like a nice bracing walk, Pete that should clear the cobwebs but it seems quite cold for the time of year x
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It has turned bitterly cold because of north winds, Carol. Manchester Airport has closed today because of heavy snow, and we are still hovering around freezing in Beetley at midday.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Oh blimey…seems like a hard, cold winter is on the cards x
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Set to last all next week too, unfortunately. x
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Hubby delayed leaving the house this morning as the roads were horrendous. It’s unusual for Cornwall to see this level of ice and freezing temps. Glad you enjoyed your crunchy walk! 💕🙂
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We had gritters out here yesterday, and it didn’t get above freezing all day. Stay safe down there, dear Harmony.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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I’m glad you two headed out for your crunchy stroll
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So much nicer than mud, Beth.
Best wishes, Pete.
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We are still battling 80 degree weather….no crunch….but we do have heavy fog….chuq
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Freezing fog and -1C here today, chuq.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It is nice when the sky is blue and the world is crunchy. I’m off out in it today 🙂
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Freezing fog down here. I’m hoping it might clear by dog-walking time.
Best wishes, Pete.
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