Above the Teme and Ludlow

Cherry

By Rhiannonw

Fri, 21 Feb 2025
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18/02/25

Park by the teeming river Teme that semi-circles Ludlow
below the castle ruins.
Walk up the steep path and steps through the
woods opposite the castle that towers above
the river and its noisy weir,
accompanied by its rumbling murmuring bellow
echoing up the hillside.
Wend on up with views through the
winter-bare skeletal tree branches,
of the valley
that heads westwards
until find a field gate (to private property)
with a lovely view in the haze
right back eastwards over Ludlow to Clee Hill,
then walk down a bit and around
to the viewpoint over the river and town again
at  Whitcliffe Common,
and down the paths and steps
back to the river and car.

Certificate U
Poem
Countryside explorations
Nature
Autobiography

Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you for the cherries! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

what a great trip out. I just love castles, but haven't been to one since Warwick Castle many years ago. The castle ruins in your photo look so impressive. I know Wales has many, but I've never been to any. 

These memories you're making you can treasure I'm sure.

Thank you for taking me along. I enjoyed reading.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

So glad you enjoyed, Jenny. Ludlow is still just in England, the border country, called the Marches, but like the large Norman-built Welsh castles it was probably fortifying the border of conquest. It was famous in the War of the Roses I think. It is impressive with so much still remaining to be explored and high above the river.

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

Must admit I'm a bit jealous of your ramblings and the beautiful countryside, wonderful scenery so beautifully described. And health and actually having the time that's also something.

I have seen much of it that was long ago. But I would rather go fishing alone in the rain. Find some shelter close to the water. Calm waters peaceful streams, raindrops in circles comforting of spiritual contemplation, in meditation. So near nature, so near Creation.

Sometimes in the rain think of some stupid girl.

Much love! Enjoy your outings! Tom

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Tom. Actually | do have certain health problems that curtail outings. Yes, this is a lovely area, but as you indicate there is much to be enjoyed in being quietly in the countryside wherever you are, and refreshing in the quiet. So glad you can go fishing! Rhiannon