There were a number of these den like builds up the fell. I think school children come with teachers & they encourage them to build these rather special dens from the branches that are lying about.
Beacon Fell which rises to 873 feet on the highest part is situated in the south west of the Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
It has been a country park since 1970.
We used to live in this part of the country until we moved to Larbreck in 1999, all our three kids went to the primary school at the foot of the fell.
Can you see the spider?
Three good things:
1. I eventually found a sympathy card in the local shop...sold out at the post office....a terrible sign of our times sadly.
2. I have sent for a new wheel for the carpet cleaner.
3. Fried onions!
The large spider looks quite scary, and very realisitic! Yes I think you're right about the branches, it's a very popular activity with groups and families alike. The children love to build their own dens
Wonderful image! Scary spider! The children build these dens in the woods in our local country park. We went there today after my sister’s vaccination and let the boys run free for the first time for ages. Both ended up covered in thick sticky mud and they had to have a bath when we got home! Great fun!
We also bring school children into the forest to teach wilderness survival which includes how to build a shelter.
This is another magical shot with the fog.
That is a really classy shot, I love it. Oh my, the idea of that enormous spider is the stuff of nightmares to me though!! You have captured the fog so beautifully, it is very atmospheric.
Wonderful shot, Pat. Love everything about it...the trees, the moss, the fog, the den, and the spider.
That's a rather despairing illustration of where we are when sympathy cards are in short supply.
Is that really a spider? It looks very big if what I see is a spider. Beautiful capture and a nice place for walking. I like the fog in the close background.
@sangwann No it’s not a real one Dione, I don’t think it’s even a sculpture of one although there are wooden carvings etc on the fell. I think it’s just a collection of branches together that look to me like a spider.
@peggysirk Isn’t it just Peggy....I think card companies are going to be making a fortune. Always some that benefit from any situation but it’s no ones fault.
And yes....I missed the spider at first 😄😄
What a great place for walking..
This is another magical shot with the fog.
That's a rather despairing illustration of where we are when sympathy cards are in short supply.
I can remember making dens...the best pastime for kids!