An Autumn Walk in Wetherby
After walking around Wetherby, a path took us away from the town and into the woodland, where the trees were beginning to turn and the autumn colours were starting to appear. We also passed a golf course, complete with a warning to watch out for stray golf balls.
The walk eventually brought us back along by the river, where I got a photo of Wetherby Bridge.
Autumn at Hardwick Park
We visited Hardwick Park in autumn, when the woodland was filled with shades of gold and orange. I love photographing this time of year. There was plenty of wildlife around the lake too, with waterhens, geese and a couple of swans swimming on the water.
As we wandered around, we also came across several old buildings and ruins tucked away among the trees.
Saltburn in the Mist
I headed to Saltburn one morning when the coast was completely covered in mist.
The cliffs had almost disappeared, only just visible through the haze. Even the pier looked completely different, fading into the mist as it stretched out over the sea.
Everything felt incredibly quiet and still, and the mist gave the coastline an almost mysterious atmosphere. It's not often that I get to photograph Saltburn looking like this, so I was glad I'd brought my camera along.
A Day in Edinburgh
At the beginning of September, I took a trip to Edinburgh. The train journey took us along the coast before we arrived in the city, and from there we headed up the steep hill towards the Camera Obscura.
There was plenty to see inside, but the mirror maze was my favourite. It was fun trying to work out where we were going, although it became slightly scary when we couldn't find out how to get back out again!
Afterwards, we made our way up to Edinburgh Castle. The castle sits high above the city on Castle Rock, with some amazing views across Edinburgh. There was lots to explore around the castle, from the old buildings and cannons to the views over the city. We also heard the one o'clock gun.
To end the day, we had afternoon tea inside the castle. We had tea, sandwiches, scones and a selection of little cakes, with the strawberry tart being my favourite.
Autumn at Beningbrough Hall
I visited Beningbrough Hall earlier in the year when the gardens were full of snowdrops and crocuses, so I decided to return in autumn to see how much everything had changed.
The spring flowers were long gone, and the walled gardens had taken on a completely different look. Apple trees and grape vines covered the walls, with the fruit ready to be picked, while pumpkins were growing too. The tiny pumpkins were one of my favourite things to photograph. The flowerbeds leading towards the house were still full of colour.
I also finally got to see inside the hall this time. When I visited in spring, the usual entrance was closed and I didn't dare to use the lift, so I had only explored the grounds. This time, the main entrance had reopened, which meant I could go inside and have a look around.
You can see what the gardens looked like when I visited in spring in my earlier post.
There is something special about the North York Moors in autumn. The landscape begins to change into warmer colours, and the heather adds splashes of purple to the hills.
Bransdale is a quieter corner of the moors that feels removed from the busier parts of the National Park. The valley is dotted with farms, surrounded by open hills and wide stretches of countryside.
We visited on a cool autumn day when the first signs of the season were beginning to appear. The leaves were just starting to turn, adding hints of gold and orange among the greens, while patches of heather were still flowering.
The walk took us through a mixture of woodland, farmland and open moorland, with the scenery changing as we moved through the valley.
