Hever Castle.. and the sun shone warmly

I wanted to go somewhere for a change without driving too far. 
So off I went to Hever Castle.  I knew it would be crowded so I arrived before it opened and had a wander around the more popular spots before heading off around the lake

An ok scone for lunch with a coffee sitting outside in the sunshine

my lunchtime spot!

and then a walk by the lake. not something I've done here before.  Next time I will start off there and hopefully complete the whole walk.

A pair of Goosanders (?) unless I'm advised otherwise

At least two pairs of Great Crested Grebes - doing a bit of head waggling

Lovely wander.. and my car told me it was 17 degrees as I left.. but it did drop to 15 once I started driving!