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Light at the end of tunnel 🌞

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Hi everyone,

This is on my mornings walk there is the remains of an old railway bridge as there were quarries and iron mines in the forest, which is something I find fascinating the social history of our environment and what was life like here in the past? I bet it was a lot harder than our lifestyles however much we romanticise the past.

Today’s walk was just under an hour with 35mins walking briskly but I went up a really steep slope and my watch says my heart bpm went up to 138 and averaged 106 so I’m happy with this.

The photo shows that Mother Nature takes over this time of year…

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Doris8 profile image
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Nice walk looks so tranquil with light at the end of the tunnel!! Mine was pleasant along the river but I though I would ask a person a met if this was the correct way and said ‘morning’ but he never answered think too engrossed in what he was listening to but I was kinda glad to get past him as he was a bit scary looking. 😊

in reply to Doris8

Thank you Doris it was a pleasant walk even if there was a little drizzle at first.

I’m sorry someone spooked you I think we have to try and be considerate when we meet others in isolated places. I also like listening to music at home and engaging in my environment when I’m out. 😊

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Yes thanks 🙏

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That just looks so utterly gorgeous and inviting for a walk into the light! Nice!

There was a news feature some time ago where the government/highways has something like 300 Victorian bridges (road, rail and path bridges) that are tagged for ripping down as they don’t class as heritage and there is no budget for upkeep.

I think there is a momentum building that suggests people are really attached to these old structures and use them a lot for walking, running and cycling. Hopefully we don’t rip all of these gorgeous structures down.

in reply to CBDB

Thank you it makes me smile walking here the bridge only has its sides left but the trees have arched over the top anyway.

Now what you say is so true as we are a consumer society so rip out the old and in with the new before the heritage value is recognised. So I bet that was an interesting article about Victorian bridges as they have style.

As for converted railway paths that are for cyclist runners and families they are a wonderful asset for those who can access them and I believe are much more appreciated since the pandemic and subsequent lock downs.

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drun

Peaceful picture and sounds like you had a good walk. I also saw part of a television programme recently that the Victorians thought nothing of demolishing peoples homes and communities to build railway stations.

in reply to drun

Hi drun I love my walks and am fascinated by our social history so of course you’re right the Victorians put their new structures first just like we do now.

At least the Victorians built structures with pride and style.

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