As they say in Wales, mae’n bwrw hen wragedd â fynn. It's raining old women and sticks.

Morning walk on the prom.

Mera is blending in with the soft furnishings, hoping to go unnoticed except for belly rubs and occasional treats. #rescuedog #dogsky #dogsofbluesky

I love Sundays with these two beautiful beings. The garden centre was so busy with festive shoppers, but we had delicious bagels and chips in the new cafe, and bought a tree to decorate for midwinter.

Disco sunrise.

I think Mera might like her new coat. #rescuedog #dogsofbluesky #dogsky #sparkpaws

Mera scent hunting on the beach.

Thank you @urbangrower.bsky.social for my fantastic new kitchen thermometer. I'm going to take the temperature of *everything*.

Stormy sea this morning.

I met this magnificent crow on my morning walk. We gazed at each other for a while before we went our separate ways. /|\

Blackpool sunrise.

Don't believe everything you're told about the labyrinth. There's no monster at its heart, only the wonder of a divine wild child. Discover more at pilgrimagic.substack.com/p/labyrinth-magic #magic #ritual #labyrinths #walking #druidsky #witchsky #pagansky /|\

It is November, and I'm in the north of England. Yet, astonishingly, a passion flower hangs from an archway in the garden.

Faintest smudge of rainbow.

Samhain blessings from our home to yours #druidsky #witchsky #pagansky /|\

Something magical is on its way. I'm so excited to begin this new series, Ritual pathways. Join me on a journey through the changing seasons at pilgrimagic.substack.com #druidsky #witchsky #pagansky /|\

This is what beaches at sunset are for. #rrescuedog #dogsofbluesky

Twilight sky.

Amy continues to whip up a storm with her wind, so it's not a good day for walking. Meanwhile, here are some reflections on what nature means, inspired by some extraordinary stories. #nature #walking #thesaltpath #lamb #romanticgeography

"I walked the Pennine Way in slingbacks in an attempt to publicise mental health." Patricia Routledge was a comedy goddess who will be sorely missed. RIP Kitty.

A handful of acorns from the abundance of the woodland floor. I buried the one that was already germinating. /|\

After the rain.

After a month away from writing Pilgrimagic on Substack, it's good to be back. I'm glad I took some time out to reassess and reflect. Read my reflections on finding a new path: pilgrimagic.substack.com/p/beginning-again #walking #wellbeing #wonder

In any home, design choices at the front door convey important messages to visitors. Our hallway says, “We are judging you.”

Beautiful!

Some people like to talk Blackpool down. But anyone who does has clearly never been to Stanley Park.

For Alban Elfed (Mabon, autumn equinox), I crafted a twisted willow wreath from fresh tree cuttings. A circle with lines for the balance of this moment, and a deep shadow cast by bright sunshine. /|\ #druidsky #witchsky #pagansky

After a day of heavy rain, streams are bursting their banks. This is a usually a woodland, not a swamp.

I love the geometric patterns of electricity pylons, especially contrasted with the twisting organic shapes of tree branches. Walking in the drizzle yesterday, the overhead wires were buzzing with sound, providing a rhythmic undertone to the evening calls of nesting birds.

Blustery walk with the dog along the prom this evening. But the roaring grey sea and salmon streaked sky were spectacular.

Saturday baking: malted chocolate brownies. I love this recipe by Claire Saffitz. They take forever, but they are worth the wait.

Double rainbow 🌈 🌈

Mini tour of our seaside garden. Enjoy!

Pear and ginger crumble ready to pop in the oven for tea.

Crowds on the beach.

If life is exhausting right now, take this as an encouragement to rest, find a gentler pace and invest in the resources that sustain you. #selfcare #rest #pacing #resilience

The little sofa is the perfect spot for Mera to have an afternoon snooze. #dogsofbluesky #rescuedogs #dogsky #furbaby

The Brock river valley is a magical place. I love that we give offerings of flowers to the river and grain to the woodland animals when we visit. And I'm so happy that Mera loves it too. She was so peaceful, and so at home. /|\

I loved wandering the trails of Hawk Peak in A Short Hike. And it turns out that games can be a surprising route to nature connection. #walking #nature #gaming

We're surrounded by starlings!

Lovely cartoon from Tom Gauld in the Guardian. #thesaltpath

Caterpillars absolutely devouring one of the leaves on a birch in the back garden. Can anyone identify them? #gardening #caterpillars #birchtree

The Lughnasadh sunset shone from beneath low cloud and glistened over the sand. /|\

Want some book recommendations? Here are four I'd recommend as alternatives to The Salt Path: pilgrimagic.substack.com/p/writing-about-walking #walking #booksky #nonfiction #thesaltpath

In the wake of The Salt Path controversy, here are four books about walking I'd gladly recommend. Read more: pilgrimagic.substack.com/p/writing-about-walking #thesaltpath #walking #writing #booksky #nonfiction

Sometimes, I'm not sure either, Bluesky. But thanks for the early morning disassociation trigger 😂 #ageverification

Something smelled really good on our evening walk. #rescuedog #dogsofbluesky

Three life lessons from walking: cultivate presence, embrace uncertainty and journey inwards. Read more at pilgrimagic.substack.com/p/your-purpose-is-the-path #walking #purpose #goals

Chillest dog in the world. Midway through the noise of a new boiler being fitted and workmen coming in and out of the house, Mera just put her head under the sofa and enjoyed belly rubs. In other news, we can now run a bath without putting the heating on as well. #rescuedogs #dogsoftiktok

Puppuccino in the park. #rescuedogs #dogsofbluesky