Castle Howard is only a few minutes drive from our house. The photo is Castle Howard not our house. Sadly we don’t go that often now as it’s so expensive. Which is a shame as it’s truly stunning stately home.
Work came to a premature end at 10am this morning. That’s the deal with zero based contracts. Yes they are flexible and can fit round being a single parent but absolutely no guarantee of work. So a deep blue sky beckoned a first run in ages. The plan was to drive home and just run from the bungalow. But without really thinking I pulled over at the next village when I saw an enticing path sign. I thought ‘well lets see where this takes me’. The answer was stunning run which skirted the edge of the Castle Howard estate. All for free.
My trail shoes don’t have much tread left on them so I was taking a bit of a risk running down a steep muddy bank. I lost….. A sudden grip failure resulted in a crunching fall followed by several rolls down the steep slope. All sides completed covered in mud. After a few minutes the mud began to dry in the sun. I now know what it feels like to be a sausage in a sausage roll…..
After the painful and slightly embarrassing slog the run flattened out. The reward was glorious views of Castle Howard and the Estate. I had the trail to myself which gave me time to think. Probably too much time. It’s at times like this that my mind wanders to what has been lost. At least with running I do have a release valve. Just run quicker. It works but wow I’m knackered when I finish.
It was a wonderful run around a stunning track. My partner would have loved it. She would be definitely walking rather than running. I was sad that she never got to see these views. I will just have to look for the both of us. I really hope that works for her.
Love this last photo.
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Thank you
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I was sitting here feeling sorry for myself. No real reason why, just being a misery guts. I read your post. The photos are beautiful. The image of you rolling and caked in mud brought a teeny smile (sorry – I’m relieved you weren’t injured). I wish you were able to share the view with your partner. Thank you for sharing them with us.
Claire
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When I ran back into the village,the looks this muddy site got was funny. Hope your feeling better. x
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I bet. I really must get back into my running. It was so good for me physically and mentally. Thanks 😊 x
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When was the last time you went for a run. x
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A few weeks back but they are few and far between at the moment. I used to run and go to gym classes 3 to 4 times a week and was really in the swing of it. X
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Also I don’t have the motivation of such beautiful scenery near me … your photos are gorgeous
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Thank you x
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Do you miss it. x
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I do actually. I could run 6 miles fairly easily and found I gained a lot mentally from it. I used to feel stressed if I didn’t run. Oddly, as I’ve become less anxious on the whole and stopped boozing I’ve exercised less. I definitely want to pick it up again. Especially as light nights are coming. X
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I really hope you do start running again. x
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I will. You have spurred me on. I’ll let you know how it goes.
Thanks for being so kind x
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Please let me know who it goes. Will spur me on as well. Hope your smiling. x
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They really are gorgeous views. I’m going to have be creative if I take more photos. We don’t have those views close by. Hopefully in the spring and summer we can get out more. I’d love to get up into the mountains again. Those are some pretty nice views. Sorry to hear you took a tumble.
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It was mud so the landing was very soft just very wet. Hope you get out soon. x
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I love your pictures so much/ Went to Castle Howard the first time I ever went to Yorkshire which wasn’t yesterday. i never saw any of these wonderful views. You have a gift for photography.
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Thank you my friend x
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You are more than welcome. Credit always where it is due in my book.
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Thank you x.
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Are you due an overseas trip soon?
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Prague in June.
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Could do with some Prague beer right now.
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Yeah. We loved their mulled wine bought off the street stalls but they won’t be there in summer.
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Hopefully no need for jumpers.
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Yeah, well that is why we are going in June, the Mr really felt the cold there. Very diff from the cold here.
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I bet you can’t wait.
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Got Glencoe in May..cannae wait for that either Been along winter.
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I keep looking at old photos from Glen Coe. Really need to visit again. x
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You HAVE to. Sure you could well introduce it to your boy.
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Maybe this summer.
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OOOH…… I watch this space now with avid eyes. No pressure . it would be nice for you both though.
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If we do get to homeschool then it opens up out if season trips.
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In breath stopping ways.
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Very….
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Wow, and double wow. I bet it was even worth the fall.
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It really was. And given it was a muddy fall,it didn’t hurt at all.
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Such stunning views!!
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It was a glorious run.
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How beautiful!! Looks breathtaking ❤️ thanks for taking that route and sharing these pictures!!
I have never seen ANY places in UK – love seeing pics!! And a castle!! So cool!! I would be in my glory with the history of that!!!!
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It’s amazing that We missed that walk for all those years.
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My country has way too many faults but it does have a lot of history which is great. x
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I know!! Your history is amazing!! ❤️
We have some pretty amazing history too… but yours goes forever!!! And I can only imagine the sights! Is amazing to see a castle like that!! Must totally just leave you in awe to see it in person!!!
We have ALOT of faults too 🙄😑
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Most countries do. It’s a shame that we don’t make enough time to visit them more often x
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Time or money lol (unfortunately) it is a shame.
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At least with the internet we can still get to see them.
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Absolutely!!! ❤️
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Thank you x
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I’m glad you got to run in such beautiful surroundings! I’m also glad you got to play in the mud and didnt break anything😉
I think all those old buildings are so cool! The architecture and the history… that people made such things… amazing!💌
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Muddy falls are good because they don’t tend to hurt. Hope your smiling x
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Your opening line reminded me of the post WW2 immigrants like my parents who moved to Canada finding themselves living in let’s say less then ideal condition would send photos back to the old country. The family posing in front of a wonderful house on the right side of the tracks standing next to a late model car.
The picture was intended to say a 1000 words… No lie.
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My family would do that as well.
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This was a wonderful post. All of that view…..what a blessing!
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Thank you so much
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You’re welcome 🙂
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Gorgeous photos! Maybe a job with the Yorkshire Tourist Board beckons. After all, look how you’ve boosted tourism in Switzerland and still not so much as a mini toblerone!
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Yorkshire would pay less than the Swiss one. And the Swiss don’t pay anything…..
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I thought they’d have money to spare after having gotten rid of Garry Verity.
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This is Yorkshire. Padlocks on the wallets.
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Sorry, forgot
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We are famed for being tight with money.
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You and the Scots
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Definitely us.
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I also run faster at those times.
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I guess the hurting masks the other pain.
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Or I learned to run from problems as a child.
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It’s at times like that I can outpace a cheetah.
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Absolutely lovely photos! I visited Castle Howard in June 2010 and I really loved the castle but most of all the surroundings. The last photo with the road that never seems to end … a masterpiece!
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Thank you x So unusual for the UK, a completely straight tree lined road.
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Splendid shots – and we’ll get a Swiss roll tomorrow (I’ve been looking forward to working that one in)
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That’s a good one.
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Reading your last line, I thought to myself,
She was certainly there with him.
And just as that thought ended its run, the evening sun slanted in through the rain clouds.
Maybe it’s a sign…
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I really hope so. x
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Thank you
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That is great scenery for a run! So neat to see!
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It was so unexpected. Will certainly run it more often. If I’m feeling brave could run it from home but that would make it at least a 12 miler.
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Beautiful!
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It is lovely x
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Yes it is. 😊
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Looks like an awesome place for a run, and I love the pics, especially that last one. But, there is a picture missing … the selfie of you covered in mud!
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Censored on decency grounds….
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Ahhhhh ….. well that certainly sets the imagination going!
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Not in a good way I guess.
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In a funny way … 🤣
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Very funny way…
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Wow, those pix.
Mud is good for the complexion.
She is still with you.
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I really hope so. x
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❤
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Last night I was channel hopping and came across a documentary about the silent movies. Reminded me of your post.
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I bet it was good. They’re fascinating.
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It was, even at that time.
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Now that place could work well for a house share.
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I would cut the grass….xx
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Or we could let it grow tall like in a meadow and hope that pretty wildflowers sprang up!
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Do you want the East or West wing. x
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So I was thinking east…the sun would rise and wake me up early in the morning. (I need all the help I can get in the morning with this head of mine!)
Besides…west wing sounds like a political drama. And wasn’t it always the mysterious west wing where nobody was allowed to go.
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I can go with that.
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