Buckland Common

A walk from Wendover Woods via Buckland Common. Chiltern woods, bluebells and an opportunity to reflect. "You know that feeling when you mind goes blank as you walk...?" My question seems to cut in on whatever Sue was thinking...she's there too! Sometimes it's great to get out on the hills, forget the week, observe nature and let your mind just free-wheel. It's been a busy week, we've a lot to talk about between periods of quiet and this is a perfect place to do it.

From Falmer to Kingston…and back

29th May May Bank Holiday and a chance to catch up with Hannah. We arrive in Brighton early and raise Hannah from her bed with the promise of lunch. Our walk is a 4 mile stroll across the South Downs from Falmer to Kingston, lunch at The Juggs in Kingston and home with a slight … Continue reading From Falmer to Kingston…and back

Lemsford Mill

22nd May A walk (5.8 miles) through the grounds of Brocket Hall. No signs of the lord or his infamous Ferraris. This was a gentle Sunday afternoon (2hrs) ramble through North Hertfordshire countryside (map), starting from the car park of the Sun Inn (N51°47' W0°13'). We stumbled upon some beautiful views of Brocket Hall, the … Continue reading Lemsford Mill

Great Gaddesden Walk

8th May We did this walk after 'Church at the Somervilles' on 8th May. It was a blazing hot day in late spring and we parked up in the lay-by on  the A4146 (N51°47' W0°30') in Great Gaddesden. A 6.7 mile walk starting at Great Gaddesden, total time 2hrs, 16min (map). We did take a … Continue reading Great Gaddesden Walk