July 17, 2026

Slightly cooler in #Royden but still a heat haze at the top. On exposed slopes the bracken has turned a golden brown, heather has faded and fields are parched. The walled garden is an oasis for a reason.

A dirt path winds through a lush forest filled with tall trees, ferns, and various green plants under a clear blue sky. A slope covered in dry, golden-brown ferns stretches toward a background of green trees under a clear blue sky. A rocky path leads through shrubbery towards a scenic view of fields, trees, and distant hills under a clear blue sky. A heron stands among lily pads in a calm pond reflecting surrounding trees and a distant platform.