New Forest walk

Started the day with a big cooked breakfast, then got up and out for a beautiful walk.  We started out from Lyndhurst itself - so nice to have a good walk right on the doorstep - and headed through the area we'd found last night and into the forest.  We weren't following a particular route - we just kept note of all the turnings we made, walked for about 4 miles or so, then turned back and re-traced our steps, throwing in the odd little detour.  It was so lovely, and so peaceful, and the forest scenery was constantly changing.

Came back to the hotel for a quick coffee, then drove to the seaside at Lymington for a short but very bracing walk along the beach.  Brrrr!

Went to the Fox and Hounds back in Lyndhurst for a delicious dinner - feeling so relaxed and happy, it's as though we've been on holiday for a week instead of away for a couple of days!