First snow of the year

Sometimes I get branded as a ‘big kid’. I don’t mind this, and I often lean into it. But one thing will instantly bring it out… SNOW.

It’s such a magical substance. I feel so happy as soon as it snows. It makes everything more beautiful in my opinion.

We’ve had our first snow of this winter hit Dartmoor this week. Sadly I was feeling poorly so couldn’t make it too far to enjoy it. However I don’t do well staying indoors for 24 hours a day, so I combined my need for fresh air with the opportunity to visit a favourite really local spot of mine.

This lane is only about 10 minutes from my house, but I really like the arch of the trees. The snow combined with the remaining autumnal leaves and the perfectly placed puddle all worked out rather nicely. This is a spot I pass regularly on the dog walk, but this stretch of trees never fails to bring a smile to my face. The smile is just that bit wider when there’s snow though.

In other news, my book ‘Dartmoor Unedited’ is now out in the wild. Thanks to everyone who has ordered a copy, I really hope you enjoy them. Its also now available in the following local stockists:

Dogberry & Finch Okehampton

All three Dartmoor National Park Authority Visitor Centres - Haytor, Postbridge and Princetown

First Draft Books Bovey Tracey

Cafe On The Green Widecombe In The Moor (also home to Devon’s best cream tea)

Eastgate Bookshop Totnes

The Book Stop Tavistock

Bedford Hotel Tavistock

Ivybridge Bookshop Ivbridge

Or you can buy them direct from me on my shop page or at this year’s Wintertide in Buckfastleigh on the 30th November where I will also have some prints and something i’ve been secretly working on for sale.