Way back in 2015 – yes that really is ten years ago – I decided to post photos of the numerous benches sitting in my folders. It seemed that I was not alone and suddenly it turned into the Bench Challenge where I set a particular criterion each month and people joined in posting their bench photos. It was a lot of fun and I met a lot of wonderful bloggers through it.
This year I am returning to mark the occasion by posting a bench photo every Sunday. There will not be any particular theme set this year so it’s not really much of a challenge, but if there is anyone out there who still has a bucketful of bench photos and would like to join me, then please do so by adding a link in the comments or a link to my post in yours (a pingback) and I will happily pop along to admire.
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Great view there! You’ve really got me going Jude – I hardly took any photos on our walk the other day (more’s the pity, in view of Ann-Christine’s Challenge), but I had to snap a bench from several angles just for you: https://traveltalk.me.uk/2025/04/06/bench-challenge-anniversary-23/
I’m impressed that you thought of me and my benches Margaret. Thank you.
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Perfectly positioned xx
Indeed. Though we didn’t actually take advantage of this one.
A lovely view and I like the colour too.
Here’s my bench
Looks like a very lovely view from that bench.
Yes, you can see all over the house and grounds and onto the wider estate from there.
Nice to see such thought going into the situation of a bench. It has a wonderful view.
Best wishes, Pete. x
There are a lot of benches in the garden and woodland, just a shame there aren’t any along the long, hilly drive up to the car park!
That’s an excellent spot for a bench – what a great view!
On a day like we had it was a good location to see right over to Bodmin Moor.
Fabulous! I could certainly while away half an hour or so sitting there.
We didn’t linger there, but stopped for the view (and a bench photo of course 😉)