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.
TRAVEL WORDS 
And one of the best photos of it! Happy Sunday, Jude xx
I believe we were looking for a café, but the one we were heading to was closed! Quite a dull day today and very blustery here, but the tennis at Queen’s was good.
I saw the last 10 minutes. Stephen and Claire from Harrogate are here so we were in Olhao catching up with them. I’ve had a truly awful week and will regale you with the sorry details later on WhatsApp. Something to look forward to! On the roof with my book, trying for a bit of quiet and some cooler air at present xx
Oh, dear. It’s been a bit too hot here this week, but I have managed to do some work in the garden without injuring the back. Slowly does it!
That is one fine view Jude
Here’s this weeks bench
My favourite place, though it will have been very busy this last week in the fine weather.
Wow, what a view!
One of the best in this part of Cornwall I think.
Hard to disagree!
🤗
Stupendous view, especially when I judge by the size of the house in the middle distance.
Joining you on your tenth bench anniversary with https://anotherglobaleater.wordpress.com/2025/06/21/silent-saturday-3/
I believe that house is actually a toilet block so not that big.
Now that’s a bench with a view!
A bench for a quick stop to admire the view, but not one to linger on for long
That’s definitely my kind of bench. I love a sea view. Here’s mine: https://margaret21.com/2025/06/22/a-quiet-bench/
Needs a backrest at least if you are going to stay for a while, but good for a quick stop to admire the view or get your breath back if hiking the path.
Fair point.