A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.
Detour
This was a short detour down to a small valley and then back up through the woods. It was to avoid a large house, which, coincidentally was a kennels. I'd had enough of dogs.
Returning
Having aborted at Birtley we head up to the ridge and head back towards the car. Panoramic views all around.
This was the most beautiful house, actually two terraced houses mores the pity, in a fantastic setting. Woods and a small stream on the north side with open fields to the south.