Our first walk started from Bowes Castle, walking to Gilpin Bridge

The weather was glorious with lovely walks.  All the spring flowers were out.

Ruins of Bowes Castle

Our woodland path followed the river

A very friendly pony looking for something to eat

This one wasn't as friendly

Primroses in the wood

Violets in the wood

A cave we came across in the wood

Cowslips in the wood