Shipley Wood

This morning, our daily exercise allowance took us across the fields towards Shipley Wood. The idea, was to avoid as many people as possible, so we kept off the main footpaths and headed 'off piste'. As we got to the woods, the decision proved to be a good one.

The woods occupy land either side of what was once the drive up to Shipley Hall from the lodge house on Heanor Road. These days, the Bluebells have taken over.

More Bluebells...

and more Bluebells.

The scent of so many flowers was rather intoxicating, particularly where the sun crept through the trees and warmed them.

We will definitely be taking this path again.