A walk in Churchill

We had a long drive down the M5 in Friday afternoon traffic around the edge of Bristol to visit my aunt Ursula who lives in a village called Churchill. She lives in a delightful house called Dove Cottage.



We had an evening in front of a fire and talked and talked and then we ate and ate. I am enjoying spending time with my relatives.

In the morning we went on a wonderful walk to the top of the hill so that Minnie had some exercise before we left her at home to spend the day in Wells - a beautiful Cathedral town south of Churchill. We had a gentle uphill walk through a wonderful forest before we reached the top and the views were worthwhile. Keith had seen this hill on his arrival and was keen to reach the top.



We had a glorious view up and down the Yeo Valley and then across to the coast. It was windy but mild in temperature. We walked to the remains of a Roman fortress built on a large grassy mound. It would have had good views of any enemies approaching and they would have had the women and children living there as well.





We then headed back to Dove Cottage and left for Wells.