After leaving Branscombe, its beach and the lovely St Winifreda’s church, we drove back through Sidmouth and continued west up to Peak Hill. On the right is a free car park, the edge of Mutters Moor, a lowland heath where the walks have stunning views. There was a lot of mud and puddles on Sunday. 
Sunny gorse, pinecones and last years beech leaves next to this years new shoots.
Our Lady of the Woods had fallen, undermined by the flood. 
There were magical reflections. 
And after an hours walk we found ourselves nearly back at the start, when we had the first hint of something splendid. 
This is always a beautiful view, but today the light was perfect, changing every minute and to make it even more special, a family of ponies, Dartmoors I think.
Sunday January 19th, the day that kept on giving.
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Lucid Gypsy 
Those last shots are stunning Gilly…the soft velvet slopes, the ponies and that delicious light filled sky. Beautiful
Homesick again!
Such beautiful countryside, I so jealous. 🙂
Stunning Photography Gilly , Thanks for sharing my friend 🙂
wow, fabulous scenery, and the light was just perfect! It looks sublime, fields, sea, horses, walks … so much to look forward to Gilly!
These wonderful photos are most welcome now because we are all shrouded in snow and freezing temperatures. Someday soon, the snow will be gone…I see forward. 🙂
It’s many years since I took a trip on Dartmoor to catch a glimpse of the ponies, Gilly. Thanks for sharing your lovely day 🙂
OH it looks so lovely and peaceful. I’m day dreaming about it now.
I surely enjoyed coming along! Margie
Schöne Bilder liebe Grüße und einen schönen Tag.Gruß Gislinde