Rock Houses at Kinver

Finally made it over to Kinver and the Rock Houses. One of the many places I plan to visit, but every time I choose a day, something happens, or it rains. But well worth the wait.

I caught the bus from Merry Hill to Kinver, number 228 run by Hansons and runs hourly. Then walked up to the national trust, along forest drive and then up Compton road. It takes approx 15-20 minutes and is up hill. This will lead you direct to one of the entrances, with a notice board, showing all 3 marked routes.

I followed the start of the yellow route. This will take you past the first entrance to the rock houses and then to the second entrance and tea shop. As they weren't open when I arrived I went straight up to Hill Fort and the Toposcope view point.

Warning - this is a steep walk, but doesn't take long. It includes paths and steps, but the end result is worth it.

Inside one of the restored houses

 Another of the restored houses.

 One of the many information boards.

Outside one of the entrances.

 View from Hill Fort

All routes are marked.

Toposcope, showing the 5 countries that Hill Fort overlooks.

The rock houses are only open Thursday to Saturday. 

The link below will take you to the national trusts website with all opening details.

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kinver-edge-and-the-rock-houses

Wildlife I saw on my visit include :- buzzards, swifts, house martins, wrens, chiffchaffs, goldcrests and a skylark displaying on Hill Fort. 

View from Hill Fort

10th July 2016

St Mawes, Cornwall

St Mawes - a small fishing village, situated on the Roseland Peninsula, Cornwall

Harbour

St Mawes has several rock pools, all on view at low tide.

St Mawes Castle

Henry VIII's coastal fortress.

I've decided to create a new blog, showcasing how beautiful Britain is. 

So many people don't understand why I don't travel abroad - mainly cus I don't do beach holidays and Britain has so much to offer.

I'm mainly sticking to landscapes and wildlife - to cover the wild aspects of Britain, but occasionally other thinks may creep in.

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