Autumn's Beauty at Burghley House

For the last couple of weeks I have been dreaming about crispy brown leaves beneath my feet, so when I heard it was going to rain, and rain hard, I knew I had to get to Burghley and risk the showers before things started getting all mushy.  So, are you ready for a gentle walk my 'deers'?!!

The Elizabethan Burghley House was standing beautifully in its grounds with the mist clearing... and still dry!  We were being very lucky with the weather this time around.

The last of the summer roses surrounded the driveway's flower beds and the smell was incredibly strong along with the lavender that danced by their feet.  White roses on one side and red on the other, all equally strongly scented.

However, I suppose I had better get keep with the rules!

Our walk was shared with deer of all sizes and temperaments.  These two were enjoying some play jousting with their antlers.

There is still green in the trees but the slight change was there to see, especially beneath our feet.  At last, we were able to hear the crispiness beneath our feet.

The trees are amazing in the grounds.  They seem to look as though they have been corkscrewed out of the earth.

The avenues of trees looked nearly ready for their sleepy slumber that would follow in the next few months.

Our walk took us through the metal gate and onto the bridge to give gorgeous views of the House and lake.

The autumn colours gently showing through the green.

Our walk then followed the lake back to the house and the sun started to make more of an appearance.  It was warm but not summer warm - warm with the autumn bite.

It was so quiet on the bridge and we didn't want to leave here.

The house was beginning to be bathed in the sunlight.  It's always a joy to see and visit this landmark  (past posts are here, here and here), but to just walk around the grounds is free to everyone.

I've censored the statue that stands in the driveway of the house (too many 'grapes' on show!).

Mumsy had a lovely reflective time walking around as my Dad hasn't been too well lately, so she was just able to be quiet for a while.

And so, it was time to head back as the storm clouds had finally appeared on the horizon.  Time to leave this one snoozing... where's his blue badge?!!

Autumn has come, slowly, but the comforting colours are appearing.

So, how's the season changing in your part of the world?

Oh, and this shot was taken by Miss Teen of me and Mumsy...

Just look at those leaves!!!

Have a wonderful week.

Take care.

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