A helpful signpost guides the ramblers through Hitchin

Well kept paths

Winter borders on sign

And out into the countryside

The walkers make their way through fields.

Long horned cattle look a little curious

The path winds on.

Safe crossing

No stragglers

Well signposted

Glimpses of nature everywhere

 The deserted bench

Waterfall in majestic foliage

Last night's rain

An excellent guide

Modern gates all the way - Hertfordshire County Council are among the best for implementing the policy of easy access to the countryside

O'Reilly by name - 31st cousins I think!!!

A pole of signs

The straight and narrow?!!!

A group discussion of the way

No Getting Lost

Fields cleared and ploughed

Some of us believe that a ramble is not a ramble without mud.  This photograph is reminiscent of another walk that I led in this area on 24 February 2004.

Two walkers, not to mention the photographer, enjoy the panorama.

Season's glory

Autumn colours

The berries still ripening

Abundance!!

Algae filled water at Pirton village

Approaching an isolated Church

Walkers need to watch their step - as one walk leader used to say "wher'ere thou goest"!!

Pause for prayer by Church

Motte Bailey (the ancient site itself, not the pub nearby of the same name!!)

Not the lunch stop yet

Stunning buildings and a Maypole on the green

Ancient village sign

Leaving Pirton

Busy roads to cross

A footpath leads past palatial home

Note cyclist

Masgnificent Autumn

No time to stop and stare - lunch beckons

Capturing the beauty

Autumn

Care in crossing busy roads

But not all paths lead to the lunch stop

Reaching a summit the ramblers can catch their breath

No bells but wary walkers spot the approaching cyclist

A flock of birds appeared nervous by their presence

The flight of the kites as they glide in search of prey

Climb ahead

It will be hilly - but the highest point in Hertfordshire is only 772 feet

On careful examination the red kites can be seen above the trees

Laces need adjusting

Nature at its best

There was an option to go down and up or around

Ideally placed bench

Hoping the lunch stop is here

A glance to the left reveals a stunning scene

Another busy road to cross

Walkers assisted with well marked ways

Narrow paths and autumn and a good attendance of committee members

Lunch at last and a Sunday roast

I'm told the food was excellent

Refreshments and rest

We have arrived!!

More pudding

Already?!!

Time to walk off the calories

Pristine villagages abound

Each at their own pace

A small statement among the greener trees

The sheep wonder as the ramblers climb

Comfortable tea rooms in the afternoon

The village hallopposite

A worthwhile adage

And an array of treasures and treats

And a wonderfull display

A tempting promise of tea but alas the ramblers couldn't wait

Warily across a field of cattle

But walkers continue on route

I think I may be lost!!

Twilight

Fallen leaves as twilight turns to darkness

Darkness grows as the last ramble before the clocks go back draws to a close.