Glorious weather and the dog’s need of some exercise made today a day for checking out Autumn’s progress. Earlier in the year I went to Kenton to take photographs for Lynne at On the Bench and found a new walk. At the time it was too cold to walk any further but it was always meant to be one to return to. The walk goes through the Powderham estate, the home to the 18th Earl and Countess of Devon. Building of the castle began in the 14th century and I’ve included a photo of the rooftop.
The start of the walk was a narrow muddy track through the marshes and then a climb up through the woods. There was a constant soundtrack from both the sawmill and the crazy sound of pheasants, whose presence tormented the dogs. There are many ancient and magnificent oak trees but prominent today were the chestnuts, gnarled and old but still very productive. Empty shells were everywhere; no doubt the squirrels have full larders.
I was hoping for more leaf colour but there was very little display from the trees, we have only had one frost so far in east Devon. Plants in the hedgerow were definitely more autumnal though. In the field at the top of the track is the folly, built in the 18th century, and the view opens up, showing the river Exe looking east.
Click on any image for a slide show. I hope you enjoy my Sunday walk and have a lovely week!
Lucid Gypsy 
What lovely photos… Autumn not quite in full swing by the looks of it…
So many gorgeous pics, Gilly. Those seed pods are lovely, and the setting for the folly itself, is spectacular. 🙂 Thanks for sharing, and have a great week yourself. xx
A beautiful array of photographs. You must of had an inspiring walk. 🙂
Lucky dog…
Love the crisp, bright , refreshing images that remind me of a perfect, beautiful day. Thanks.
What a lovely place to walk 🙂
Absolutely LOVED your Sunday walk, Gilly! So inviting …
Beautiful photos Gilly! Thank you for taking us along on your walk 🙂
A wonderful collection of photo’s from your lovwly day out. I could feel the nip in the air.
I can imagine squirrels quickly grabbing those seed pods and storing them away.
Lovely …..
A lovely walk.
Thank you for taking us along —
Pretty! Especially the last one.
Such wonderful countryside to walk and photograph. Lovely!
Love your walk and photography… truly beautiful. 😉
Oh my goodness, Gilly. You’ve such a wonderful collection from your walk. When can ‘we’ do it again. You are very organized. Thank you for the company.
real lovely photos, Gilly