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amib uploaded a new video
(6 days ago)
The North-Eastern corner of Kent forms the basis of this week's 11 (12.7...
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The North-Eastern corner of Kent forms the basis of this week's 11 (12.7 per me) miler. Officially called a Bekesbourne Circular, this walker found it logistically better to start from Sturry; there was some minor deviation twixt Fordwich and Trenley Park wood.
Otherwise, this is a relatively straightforward, anti-clockwise map walk of some typically Kentish scenery - fields, orchards and woodlands.
The Westbere Marshes are now home to the elusive bittern, but it was neither seen nor heard today, unfortunately. Plenty of other bird song though, and my first Snowdrop/Crocus sightings of the year as well.
A very pleasant walk through a quiet corner of the county, near Canterbury. Well worth paying the supplement (though we really shouldn't have a two tier system!) and using the HST from London.
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amib uploaded a new video
(1 week ago)
A lovely walk of around 10.6 miles (I recorded 11.9) in a pocket of Berk...
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A lovely walk of around 10.6 miles (I recorded 11.9) in a pocket of Berkshire that incorporates a fair amount of National Trust land and a delightful stretch of The Thames. Heading out from Cookham, the walker passes the former residence of the artist Sir Stanley Spencer, and then on through undulating meadows into Bisham Woods; these soon afford some fine views over Marlow and its environs. Shortly after, the walker arrives at today's high point, the appropriately named Winter Hill (87m), for further fine views. From there, it's a quick detour to Kenneth Grahame's former home before descending into Cookham again for lunch.
Thereafter, there's the opportunity for a visit to the Stanley Spencer Gallery before continuing on to reach a very attractive walk alongside The Thames (though muddy in places!). The Cliveden Estate is on the higher banks opposite and these provide particularly fine views.
A very pleasant walk! It's no wonder Ratty and his pals had such great adventures here...I don't recall seeing any willows though??
(Swans were 'Mutes' and the birds high in the distant tree 'mere' Woodpigeons...slipping up!).
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Cheers Neil, pleasure!"
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amib uploaded a new video
(2 weeks ago)
2012 and a welcome return to the outdoors...around 11 miles over The Sou...
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2012 and a welcome return to the outdoors...around 11 miles over The South Downs.
From Hassocks, the walker is soon passing by (or through, if desired) Butcher's Wood and then ascending the ridge past a working windmill. The path soon joins up with the South Downs Way, which the walker follows to pass the high point at Ditchling Beacon and then on to lunch at Plumpton; in this case, it's a picnic, though it could also be at the local pub.
Thereafter, it's a gradual descent through woodland into Offham and then a muddy walk along the banks of The Ouse into the historical town of Lewes.
A very pleasant Downs walk, which isn't too taxing; just what the Doctor ordered, post Christmas!
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"Hi Erik,
Happy New Year! Bonne Annee! Don't know the Flemish, sorry...
Tha..."
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"Hi Erik,
Happy New Year! Bonne Annee! Don't know the Flemish, sorry...
Thanks for your comments about my videos; I enjoy filming them!
I've no plans to walk the London Loop as it's too 'urban' for me; I prefer rural walks. Some parts of the Loop will appear on my walks when I come across it, however.
All the best!
Andrew
P.S you should link up with 'Flemishanglophile' on youtube as he also watches my walks..."
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Apologies for the delay in responding...'tempus fugit!'
Yours is a difficult question to answer, as it really depends what you want from a walk? Unfortunately, you're now 'time bound', thanks to the clocks going back, so don't look beyond any 11 milers as you won't finish them (unless you start at 9 in the morning!)...The Weald, East Sussex/Kent area, is very popular with me as it's so peaceful; by contrast, I don't like walks that are near urban areas, as the 'raison d'etre' for walking is to escape them, and people!
So, not very helpful, but every walker has their own top five, and I can't comment until I've completed them all...
A
I just stumbled across your video of the Alton circular walk and really enjoyed it. I am planning on going for a walk this Saturday and was wondering whether you have any favourites amongst the time out vol 1 & 2. What would be your top five walks?
Thanks
Mark