August 9, 2026

Warm this morning in #Royden. Orchard and plantation have suffered from the heat with more to come this week. Walled garden, however, looking surprisingly good thanks to the excellent care it receives.

A wooden signboard displaying a map of Royden Park and Thurstaston Common Local Nature Reserve stands amidst green foliage and trees near a rustic wooden fence under a partly cloudy sky. A dirt path winds through a dry, grassy field bordered by dense green trees under a blue sky with wispy clouds. A tall brick tower rises behind a lush garden filled with various plants, flowers, and greenery under a partly cloudy sky. A wooden garden arbor stands over a gravel pathway surrounded by lush greenery and colorful plants.