Another dull day as I took a walk through Granville Wood, which for the past few years, has offered woodland burials. Unfortunately, my visit was slightly spoilt by the fact that a portion of the wood is now off-limits to the public.
People have previously had access to all parts of the wood, but now that some areas are private, it has become a contentious issue with some of the villagers.
Despite some restrictions, a few footpaths remain accessible. The trails go through the trees. However, on this particular day, the weather had made the ground quite sludgy, which resulted in my trousers becoming splattered with mud. They were clean on today. Bad timing or what??
A lot more trees have fallen down since I last visited. I'd heard on the grapevine that a chap from the village had recently had a close shave from a falling tree. He ended up with a dislocated shoulder trying to avoid the tree. Even though it wasn't windy today, I kept my eyes and ears open as there are many old trees.
I think when you have bought a plot, you can come and sit, chill and perhaps make a fire. I think it makes the place look a bit messy, personally.
I try to do 10k steps a day. However, if you are new to walking, start by setting small goals, such as taking a short walk or explore a new trail on the weekends. Even though on this walk, I was surrounded by buried bodies, every step counts towards a healthier lifestyle!
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