On one of the most whimsical and fairytale like walk around Errwood Hall, we found the most beautiful shrine, nestled near a wood.

The ruins of Errwood was sadly fenced off for repairs, so we couldn’t explore as we had planned. But no matter, we headed off to the family cemetery plot, and sat for a while deep in thought for those passed.

Baby frogs and crickets walked and jumped alongside us, the sun was glorious and the trees dabbled the sun for us, so we didn’t feel baked.

We came across the most beautiful shrine, just outside the trees, a round stone building with an altar, and lots of notes for loved ones who have passed.

What a day to find this, deep in our grief this day I knew would be a day of remembering, and we chose to do a walk to lift our spirits, instead this walk made us think more, but not in a bad way, instead we noticed the butterflies following is, the beautiful frogs, the crickets chirping, and birdsong, it felt like signs all around us.

The weather is unpredictable, so we kinda packed for it all, and packed up a drone just in case we had a chance to fly. So we choose the most magickal looking area to walk.

Moody clouds and icy winds we knew it was going to be touch and go if we could do any activities we’d planned for. However the walk was pleasant and we met some friendly folk along the way and guided them to the right paths, or better paths to take.

We arrived at the main point of the walk, the stunning waterfalls where the Three Shires of Derbyshire, Cheshire and Staffordshire meet. A popular place for wild swimming and glorious to stop off for a sandwich and well earned beer.

The sunshine and blue skies are highly deceptive, as the wind was biting and soon got into our bones. But when it dropped for a minute or two it was glorious.

We ummed and arhhhed for a long time about getting into the water, but we ultimately chose not too.

Met a lovely but tired and hungry butterfly, so we had to help shelter and feed her up so she was strong enough to fly again. Made my day, saving the world one bug at a time.