WALK REPORT These photos are from a test run of a walk I did on Sunday with Lizzie, Katie, and Jonny to Tring and the Ivinghoe Beacon. The Beacon is an outcrop of the Chiltern Hills that lie to the northwest of London; from it you get some amazing views out over the surrounding English countryside. Thanks to my St Albans friend Graham Williams for suggesting the route. I may incorporate it into the schedule as one of my autumn walks. Scroll down for the full-size images, with captions.
Leeds Castle Extravaganza!
Date 24 Jul 2007
WALK REPORT While parts of England may be inundated with rising flood waters, this was not the case in Kent on Sunday. Myles, Brenda, Alma, and I had a tip-top day out at Leeds Castle. 30 pics in this set. Scroll down for the full-size images, with captions. [walk profile]
Bodiam Castle and the Darvells, July 15th
Date 19 Jul 2007
WALK REPORT Pics from Sunday’s trip to Bodiam. We were four this day – myself, Michelle, Jess, and Jonathan. In addition to visiting the castle, we watched a cricket match, saw some steam trains, had a picnic tea of vegan truffle chocolates (which melted in the hot sun but still were delicious thank you Jess), drank elderflower cordial on the terrace at the Salehurst Halt pub, and found some juicy wild plums to eat. But the discovery of the day was without doubt our encounter with the English Amish! 17 photos in this set – scroll down to see the larger images. [walk profile]
River Towns of Essex, July 14th
Date 17 Jul 2007
WALK REPORT Here are some random photos from our walk near Colchester on Saturday. A big thank you to Russell and Tim for coming along! 21 images in this set. [walk profile]
Fortress of the Black Swans, July 8th
Date 9 Jul 2007
WALK REPORT Did a solo trip to Leeds Castle yesterday (I wasn’t kidding when I posted on Saturday that there was still “space available”) and boy, was it nice out. Three weeks of rain have finally broken and given way to summer.
I used the time on my own to research an alternative route out of Harrietsham following unmarked footpaths that tunnel beneath the London-Paris Eurostar line and meet up with the original path near Fairbourne Mill.
Apologies for the lack of people in these pictures. I know it’s more fun when are faces to look at. Maybe next time! [walk profile]
Space still available on Sunday/Monday walks
Category Announcements
Date 7 Jul 2007
There’s still space available on our next two walks, Fortress of the Black Swans (Leeds Castle) on Sunday, and the White Cliffs Walk, on Monday. The weather is looking good for a change, so come outside and enjoy the sun while it lasts!
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SUNDAY, JULY 8TH
FORTRESS OF THE BLACK SWANS (LEEDS CASTLE)
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MONDAY, JULY 9TH
WHITE CLIFFS WALK
If you want to come on either of these walks, call me at 07932 953 174.
Regards
DW
Lunch at The Curlew
Date 2 Jul 2007
WALK REPORT Seven of us braved the elements on Saturday to visit Bodiam Castle (aka the legendary “Swamp Castle” of Monty Python and the Holy Grail fame). We had lunch at The Curlew, a most excellent pub halfway along the route, and shot some pool at The Ostrich pub in Robertsbridge. [walk profile]
