We are not walking as much up on Bodmin Moor as previously, even though it's one of my favourite places to be, because Benji is using his newly-found energy in naughty ways - namely he has found a thrilling pastime of chasing sheep! Bad Dog cannot be allowed off-lead any more so he can't enjoy a good old gallop.
Also, there are problems with some of the cattle up there who seem to have found a similar thrill in assaulting walkers and dogs. Never, in all the years I have walked on the Moor have I been scared of the cattle - but now I am. When you see the regular dog-walkers, mostly men, carrying stout sticks and telling of incidents when they have been pushed around by the cattle, and of people who have found refuge in a thorn tree only to be surrounded by those cattle until rescued, it shows the seriousness of the danger.
So yesterday Benji and I went to Cadsonbury Woods; I was hoping for some autumnal colours, but I was too early. Mostly the trees were still green, though strangely there were lots of orange/brown leaves on the ground!
This is 'New Bridge', though as you can see, it's anything but new; I guess it's always been known as New Bridge since it was built. It's a busy road that crosses the River Lynher at this point but within a few yards, all is quiet and peaceful
The path to the Hill Fort which climbs up through the woods - not to be tackled when we've had so much rain recently.
This aerial photo shows the Hill Fort on the summit of Cadsonbury Hill.
It was much easier going along the narrow road that runs alongside the river.
Looking uphill to the Hill Fort
Lots of fallen leaves here.
Benji wasn't impressed with the state of the path at this point and made a large detour to avoid getting his paws mucky.
But the excess water did provide some pretty views.
Oh-oh! A big, black rain cloud has appeared; time to make tracks for home.
"C'mon! Before the rain gets us!"
This morning, the dew on this web caught my eye when I stepped out into the garden. Works of art, aren't they?
