Manningtree

Saturday 7 June. The weather forecast for this walk was pretty dire – heavy rain showers, possibility of a hail storm and even a chance of thunder and lightning, just to add to the drama. I expected it to be a washout but whatever showers there may have been, they Read more…

Guildford circular

3 May. I was quite relieved that the temperature for this walk had come down a few notches from the 29-plus degrees we had a couple of days earlier – I’m talking centigrade here not Fahrenheit. At Guildford station on a lovely bright morning fifteen walkers had gathered to set Read more…

Balcombe Circular

19 April. Fourteen walkers, great weather, innumerable wild flowers. Ardingly reservoir first, with a climb up to the old church, spotting the Balcombe viaduct in the distance. We uncovered the brass rubbings telling some of the Culpepper family story you can find on line. Walking by Ardingly Reservoir, and on Read more…

Gerrards Cross to Cookham

Saturday March 15th. Eleven gathered at Gerrards Cross Station after the short journey from Marylebone. We were joined in the car park by at least two other walking groups, one averaging less than half our age. We soon reached Bulstrode Park. Its 400 acres were originally bought in 1686 by Read more…