September 3, 2026

Good circuit of #Royden this morning, making the most of fine autumnal weather. New jetty nearly finished at the mere. Coffee and carbs at Benty’s. Nice fresh scone but the gourd was a bit chewy 😜🤔

A narrow dirt path winds through a grassy field toward a cluster of large, leafy trees under a partly cloudy sky. A moss-covered fallen tree lies on the forest floor surrounded by trees and scattered leaves. A metal tub filled with various colorful gourds is displayed on a wooden table next to a handwritten sign promoting homegrown gourds for £3. A wooden platform or deck is situated by the edge of a calm, tree-lined body of water on a partly cloudy day.