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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Never been to Dartmouth. It does look lovely xx
It is lovely. A contender.
Ooh, maybe I’ll visit xx
You’d like it. Boats and ferries (very expensive ferries).
I’ll bring my purse. You too? xx
This looks pleasant. When I’ve emerged from unpacking (only got home last night) and sorted my photos, I may have a bench or two to add in the coming weeks.
That would be nice. Glad to hear that you have arrived home safely. And looking forward to seeing more posts about your explorations.
More to come for sure … Thanks Jude.
Benches with a lovely view. I like the way the houses climb up the slope.
They would have a nice view over the river.
Lots of nice solid benches with great views from them. I would be happy to sit there.
Best wishes, Pete. x
Yes, your favourite kind of bench.
It would be very pleasant sitting there for a while watching the boats and the water. I have two benches in my November squares and I’ve already linked them to your post from last week because they’re all scheduled.
It is a lovely town. I shall look forward to seeing your benches.
I’d sit there.
Yes, lots to watch going on the river
A bench or 3, and many thanks for your garden link xx
https://stillrestlessjo.com/2025/10/20/jos-monday-walk-lodz/
And thank you for all your benches. Funny how they get into photos.
Beautiful hillside.
Dartmouth is a lovely town, opposite is Kingswear with colourful houses on the hillside. A ferry service joins the two.
Very picturesque.