Kedleston, yet again

It's been a wet and windy sort of week, almost more suited to autumn than summer, so I only managed to go walking one day - and to my current favourite place, Kedleston.

Almost every visit there starts with the wildflowers beds. These are definitely reflecting the lateness of the season with many plants now running to seed. The bright yellows of rudbeckias and sunflowers continue though.

Then it was time to head off up and around the Long Walk, circling the inner park where the grass is kept cropped by sheep.

This wooded walk is only maybe fifty yards wide but it feels like walking through a forest.

There were definitely signs of autumn here - leaves piling up, and elderberries ripening.

For once, I had both time and energy to complete the whole walk, and stroll leisurely back by the lakes on the last section.