Snowdon

 The mist rolling up to the summit of Snowdon.

View across the lake

The mountains behind Tanygrisiau, North Wales, some reminders of the days of slate mining..

A stroll along the shore

The shore close to Portmeirion, North Wales.

The Lodge

If I ever win the lottery I'd love to live in a place like this. Taken in North Wales.

"Top Cat"

 Taken at low tide at Barmouth, North Wales.  The railway bridge is in the background.

Penmachno Falls

One of the many falls in the Cwm Penmachno, another of my favorite walks. Here you can be alone with your thoughts and just the noise of the falls.

Wedding Carriage

Into the sun

Fungus

East Riddlesten Hall

 View from the garden.

 Rear entrance.

 The remains of the Starkie Wing.

 Sundial.

Starkie wing from the lawn.

East Riddlesten Hall

 The kitchen area.

 Face of the grandfather clock.

This seems to be a curry jar.

East Riddlesten Hall

 The Lady's best frock.

 A scissors candle snuffer and wick trimmer.

A painting by J.E Morel 1777-1808.

Four Poster Beds

They certainly liked their four poster beds, better than putting up curtains at the windows I suppose

The Rose Window

Looking from the inside.

Clematis

 Shot out in our backyard.

East Riddlesten Hall

Photography is now permiited inside some National Trust property, however, flash cannot be used so taking shots hand held in low light can be a little tricky. 

East Riddlesten Hall

 A view through the main entrance to the hall. Unfortunately the sun didn't show up.

East Riddlesten Hall 2

The duck pond makes a fine foreground.

East Riddlesten Hall 3

Gawthorpe Hall 12

 Parting shot from the hall. Unfortunately no photography is allowed inside the hall.

Gawthorpe Hall 10

 The bridge in the corner of the front lawn area. No info on the post.

Gawthorpe Hall 11

The tower.

Gawthorpe Main Door

Bears a plate with the initials "K S",  Kay-Shuttleworth

Gawthorpe Hall 8

 Some of the beautiful Rhododendrons at the side of the front lawn area.

Gawthorpe Hall 7

There are two of these cavings either side of the structure in the smaller picture, I am assuming they are depicting links with the past textile industry.

Gawthorpe Hall 6

The garden wall.

Gawthorpe Hall 4

 View from the far steps on the front lawn.

Gawthorpe Hall 5

 The front garden.

Fine Architecture

 Over the main entrance to the hall.

Door Handle

On the main door of the hall.

Entrance

The main entrance to Gawthorpe Hall.

Gawthorpe Hall 3

The sun did come out for a few minutes.

Gawthorpe Hall 2

 Taken from the front lawn.

Gawthorpe Hall

A beautiful building. More info at:-
http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/acs/sites/museums/venues/gawthorpe/index.asp?siteid=3773&pageid=12946&e=e

One Leg

This duck was one of several that came by each day for some food.  It's interesting that animals seem to cope well with loss of legs, in this case it must have been quite difficult to learn to balance.

Endisford Bridge 2

I have returned after a week just outside Clitheroe Lancashire, the weather wasn't the best but it was a good break.
This bridge, over the river Ribble, was once the boundary between Yorkshire and Lancashire, many years ago.

Endisford Bridge 1

Criccieth coastline

Taken from the Castle.

Robin Readbreast