Around Bonsal

Only 3 of us again on this trip as brother Rob was away on Holiday but he's back now from sunny climes.
We went to have a look around Bonsal village and the surrounding area.with a walk up to the top of Masson Hill.
It was a bit misty to start with but then the sun came through and it was a very pleasant walk.

Boot Time

The steps up to St. James Church

A new slant on holy water.

St. James Church

St James Church

Some lovely little cottages

Water fountain

Bonsal Cross

"T'owd man of Bonsall" to represent lead mining in the area. Bonsall has a very long history of lead mining as far back as in Roman times.

Geoff next to some old workings

Ouch

Ouchhhhhhhh

Mist in the valley and lovely cloudscape

Mist in the woods

Our old friend Minninglow popped out of the mist

Ike having a look around

Possible barn conversions

Lovely old stone buildings

Ancient door

Escaped chicken !!

Saving on parking space

Another shot of Bonsal Cross

This was a cracking little walk with some splendid views from Masson Hill. Next week we're off to Wirksworth.
Cheers