Pete's Walks - Kensworth and everywhere in the snow (part 3)
I varied slightly from the route I documented earlier on this site, turning along the path behind the zoo fence, but rejoined that route by Studham Church. I saw a Hare and another Buzzard between the zoo and Studham Church. The skies were now grey and overcast. I got a photo of a Kestrel near Studham school, while there was a brief snow shower.
The path beside the zoo fence
Chinese Water Deer in Whipsnade Zoo
The path from the zoo fence to Church Grove and Studham church
Approaching Studham church
Studham church
Path from Valley Road Studham, to Studham Common
A Kestrel on an overhead wire, just before I reached Studham Common - it was snowing slightly when I took this photo
The path along the top of Studham Common
I ate my lunch on Studham Common. I could have cut the walk short here (by taking a path to Byslips Wood) but chose to carry on. I soon experienced another brief snow shower as I made my way through Great Bradwin's Wood and Gravelpit Wood to Roe End.
Looking back at Studham, from Studham Common
Path through Great Bradwin's Wood
Track through Gravelpit Wood
The farm track to Roe End
At Roe End, I had my last chance to shorten the walk, but chose to carry on to Markyate - I saw another Buzzard, carrying some prey and being harassed by several Rooks.
Roe End lane
The path from Roe End to Markyate
Approaching Markyate