14 June 2026<\/p>
DISTANCE<\/strong> START<\/strong> LOCATION<\/strong> CONDITIONS<\/strong> The main high street out of Hemsworth before picking up the scenic public footpath to South Kirkby, leading up under a canopy of trees and leaves. \ud83c\udf32 Deep forests.<\/p> \ud83e\uded0 Berries<\/p> \ud83d\udc3f\ufe0f Squirrel darting through the undergrowth.<\/p> \ud83c\udf3f Moss. Ferns. Groundcover.<\/p> The darkness of the forest provided the perfect opening scene for the walk<\/p> A hidden gate provided the sense of mystery. Why was it there? What was it for?<\/p> A peaceful area of woodland.<\/p> Perfect for a relaxing Sunday stroll at slow pace.<\/p> NORTHSCAPE\u2122<\/strong> \ud83e\udded\ud83c\udf32<\/p>","urlTitle":"field-notes","url":"\/blog\/field-notes\/","editListUrl":"\/my-blogs","editUrl":"\/my-blogs\/edit\/field-notes\/","fullUrl":"https:\/\/northscape.shop\/blog\/field-notes\/","featured":false,"published":true,"showOnSitemap":true,"hidden":false,"visibility":null,"createdAt":1781629398,"updatedAt":1782064838,"publishedAt":1782064837,"lastReadAt":null,"division":{"id":434451,"name":"NORTHSCAPE"},"tags":[],"metaImage":{"original":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/v9bmfcmypyrk7jubcwa6yi4vaepaykpj0jtmrnu2kccwmygu.jpeg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/v9bmfcmypyrk7jubcwa6yi4vaepaykpj0jtmrnu2kccwmygu.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/v9bmfcmypyrk7jubcwa6yi4vaepaykpj0jtmrnu2kccwmygu.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"metaTitle":"","metaDescription":"","keyPhraseCampaignId":null,"series":[],"similarReads":[{"id":56342,"title":"Field Notes | 002","url":"\/blog\/field-notes-002\/","urlTitle":"field-notes-002","division":434451,"description":"A Bank Holiday exploration of the Peak District!","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/jxlh4c204uclkish1klyjctu6zlqihy2zjtvvcqofwuzwizc.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/jxlh4c204uclkish1klyjctu6zlqihy2zjtvvcqofwuzwizc.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0},{"id":56769,"title":"Field Notes | 004","url":"\/blog\/field-notes-004\/","urlTitle":"field-notes-004","division":434451,"description":"A return to Nostell \u2014 discovering new details in a place already known - away from the obvious landmarks.","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/cephissq3q4s4plimqnft8uzt3avvys0plmmtss6a9ptdvl9.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/cephissq3q4s4plimqnft8uzt3avvys0plmmtss6a9ptdvl9.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0},{"id":56527,"title":"Field Notes | 003","url":"\/blog\/field-notes-003\/","urlTitle":"field-notes-003","division":434451,"description":"Using my annual leave to take a trip to Scotland!","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/34b7angherlhmc34lyat7nclepgnikxwsuzyp1whcbeseajp.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/34b7angherlhmc34lyat7nclepgnikxwsuzyp1whcbeseajp.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0}],"labels":[]}
9.0 Miles<\/p>
11:30<\/p>
Hemsworth \u2192 South Kirkby \u2192 Howell Wood<\/p>
Changing skies.
Mild.
Passing showers.<\/p>ROUTE<\/h2>
The farm lane down to Howell Wood was quiet, besides the odd passing car heading down to the car park area. <\/p>OBSERVED<\/h2>
FIELD MOMENT<\/h2>
NOTES<\/h2>
PHOTOS<\/h2>
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CHASE THE UNKNOWN<\/strong><\/p>