A shadow play of deer and a branch full of fungi

On October 30, 2021October 28, 2021 By Amanda ScottIn Joan Begbie, New Forest, Northern New Forest, Trees and forestryLeave a comment

In which I walk on old paths I have previously trodden through Eyeworth and Islands Thorns in the New Forest

Fritham, Eyeworth, Studley and Islands Thorns: Part 2

On March 27, 2021April 11, 2021 By Amanda ScottIn Joan Begbie, New Forest, Northern New Forest, Trees and forestry4 Comments

In which I am awed by tall trees and get very muddy... Here, Joan and I continue the walk described in last week's post, finding ourselves among the tall, tall trees of Islands Thorns

Fritham, Eyeworth, Studley and Islands Thorns: Part 1

On March 20, 2021April 11, 2021 By Amanda ScottIn Joan Begbie, New Forest, Northern New Forest, Trees and forestry4 Comments

In which I turn left, not right... This is my very first walk with Joan Begbie, making our way through Eyeworth and Studley Woods from Fritham. There were some disagreements and ambiguities about the right way to go, but that didn't spoil a beautiful tramp through the woods.