Blogs, walks and elephants
Crapps wood- Plymouth 22/06/24 (pt 1)
The Plym valley trail stretches from Plymouth to Tavistock and runs over three viaducts. It runs for 10 miles, both alongside the river Plym, and the old railway line. It is a popular spot for cyclists, I have never been down it, but from reviews and looking over the bridge to the path, it looked amazing, a wide bridleway under an archway of trees, like a never ending tunnel. I will be going back one day to regain my confidence on a bike. Niema and I, bike-less, opted to go along the river bed, it runs parallel to the cycle route but goes down a steep hill to start- in order to get to the same level as the river. The steep decline included lots of slippery rocks, mud and ironically a lot of crap, we made it down slowly and no one fell! It wouldn’t be a great start for those with weak knees but once you’re at the bottom it’s fine.
The Elephant in the room
The Elephant in The Room is an Instagram page I have created to share daily finds in nature. It is dedicated to the elephant that sits at the edge of the water outside my flat, a space where I feel safe and at peace. For those living in the South West, it is an insight into parts of nature that surround our home but can sometimes be ignored.
This year has become a dartmoor year for me, often going once or twice a week, not on hugely long walks in distance but ones that require a lot of time. In an attempt to share this method of adventure, I'm hoping to start some group photography walks, they will be slow meanders through the forest, along the river or across the moors. Accompanied by a packed lunch and possibly a cold swim, the aim is to spend time looking at nature in detail, enjoying it and taking it slow :)
if you want to join, feel free to contact me!