Spring? Where?

Well I thought that Spring had arrived at the beginning of the week but last night we had more snow!

We did go for a bracing walk yesterday around the Trentham Estate (photo tomorrow). It was bright but cold and not a little muddy underfoot. The Esate is the focus of much disgruntlement locally as the owners wish to charge for the Woodland Walks, which have in the past been free to access. I'm not completely against charging but personally think £5 for an adult (£7 in the summer) is a bit steep. There are plenty of free walks slightly further afield and I think that many will take their hiking boots elsewhere.