Pow Hill Nature Reserve ~ Sept 2017 ~ Part 1

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Pow Hill is set in moorland overlooking the Derwent Reservoir. The word Pow comes from Old English and means ‘slow moving stream’ which refers to the waterlogged boggy area in the north of the site. Conserved for its special wildlife interest, the area is home to goldcrests, coal tits, roe deer and red squirrels. The western end of the lake is protected as a nature reserve although there is access to the water’s edge in some places.

Needless to say Sophie and I went for a visit here, though we didn’t spot any red squirrels sadly, plenty of sheep though!

We parked in the carpark and followed the signs to walk around the lake, passing some beautiful heather on the edge of the path

It was a warm day and we were hounded by squadrons of mosquito’s hovering around the pathways waiting to dive bomb any walkers in the vicinity, so kept ourselves covered and got to open space as quickly as possible.

The park is pretty popular, lots of people enjoying the fishing opportunities.

 

Sophie and I were a bit disgruntled that only fishing people are allowed at the water’s edge, so we had to deploy the telephoto lenses.  There seemed to be lots of activity at the Sailing Club on the far side of the lake..

but only one boat on the water.

The water was so pretty it was hard to remember the scenery behind us, but when we did we were treated to bunny rabbits.

and sheep

We got to the far end of the lake where the ‘Pow’ meets it

There’s a picnic area and another car park

and views across the moors to the heather covered meadows.

so we turned around and walked back, following some dog walkers.

Stay tooned for the return journey and further explorations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29 thoughts on “Pow Hill Nature Reserve ~ Sept 2017 ~ Part 1”

  5. Looks like a stunning place!Love that landscape, the photo of the tree is gorgeous and the tree with sheep reminds me of one of my favourite fields (what an anorak I am!!) which in turn reminds me of some sort of 18th century pastoral painting…gorgeous pan at the end too…and your shots are so crystal clear!Love them…looking forward to pt 2.

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  9. Sheep are inherently funny little creatures, aren’t they? You’ve given them possibly more dignity than they deserve here. I just moments before received an emoji text – a sheep – from a colleague and I’m puzzled. Then I come here, and more sheep. What is the universe trying to tell me, and are you colluding?

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