On the Footpath

I was doing a bit of work on the computer this afternoon and realised it was blue skies and 50 degrees outside.  We don't see that too often in January, so I found a nearby walk and headed upstairs to change clothes.  As is often the case, by the time I got changed the sky was clouded over with not a peep of blue to be seen.  But it wasn't raining, so I headed out anyway.

Today's walk was a loop on the footpaths from Aldwincle to Wadenhoe and back.  Once again, I make a plea to the US public to adopt the public rights of way system that is used extensively (and responsibly) throughout the UK.  There are various types of paths; some are for use by walkers only, whilst others also permit horses, cyclists, and horse-drawn vehicles.  Footpaths (walkers only) total over 91,000 miles, while total paths total about 117,000 miles.  "It's a beautiful thing."

Starting off in Aldwincle.  Ironic that the "Concealed Entrance" sign is concealed.  I'm thinking placement of the sign on this side of the stone wall would have been a better choice.

Leaving Aldwincle along the Nene Way, a 110 mile long-distance footpath.

Came upon this sundial as I was entering Wadenhoe

St Michael and All Angels Church in Wadenhoe, dating from the 13th century

It wouldn't be a footpath if it didn't pass by a pub - The King's Head in Wadenhoe.  It looked like a great pub, but I didn't have time to stop (needed to get back to Aldwincle before dark).  Perhaps another day.

In Wadenhoe

On an unrelated note, I've updated the Reading List page.  I've added a few comments for each of the books along with a personalised rating system.  And yes, I know what they say about opinions and I'm certainly not offended if you don't agree with mine.  I've done this mostly for myself; a means of keeping a record of what I've read and enjoyed.  Please feel free to share your thoughts or recommend a book.