July 11, 2026

Cloudless sky at #Royden this morning. Going to be hot later. Clockwise route for a change. Walled garden closed with explanatory posters. This is why we cannot have nice things.

A calm pond surrounded by lush green trees reflects the clear blue sky, with ducks swimming peacefully on the water. A winding dirt path bordered by a stone wall and surrounded by tall, leafy trees stretches into a wooded area. A sunlit forest area with sparse trees and a rocky hill in the background. Two laminated signs on a black iron gate inform visitors about recent closures of a walled garden due to thefts and request respect for the work of vulnerable adults who maintain the garden.