10 August. We arrived at the quaint little village of Frinton-on-Sea in warm sunshine and made our way to the beach. It was still early – before midday – so it was quite easy to walk on the firm sand or along the promenade past the multi-coloured beach huts. Lunch Read more…
I last led this walk some six years ago, so it was time to revive it. After the first recce using the original route, I decided to try it in reverse which required additional recces and I also had to try an alternative route back due to a broken footbridge Read more…
Despite a very warm week and the warning of a long and steep morning, sixteen Morley Ramblers turned up for this walk round the pretty and ancient Kent village of Wye . We soon entered fields of cereals on a straight path up to Wye Downs aiming for our first Read more…
6 July. It was mostly dry and not too hot for this walk in the hills of the Stour Valley. We started out on the official Stour Valley trail, abandoning it at the top of the hill to continue through Eggringe Wood to Sole Street. Chilham water mill, near the Read more…
15 June. Ten of us set out from Winchester station to be greeted by a full downpour of rain. The walk through the city was as beautiful as ever, though the river Itchen was really full and fast moving. The sun shone us as we climbed St Catherine’s hill and Read more…
8 June. Eleven of us set out for this figure of eight walk. Not long after we’d arrived at Holmwood a cloud decided to release itself, but luckily it was short lived. With the temperature on the cooler side, it turned out to be a perfect day for this walk, Read more…
1 June. I am writing this post in penance for not being on the walk – which I was supposed to lead. Very many thanks to Daphne, who stepped in to lead, with support from Christine M and Tony. This is a walk through farmland, orchards and woods on the Read more…
25 May. It was yet another day of East Sussex perfection. Ten walkers, sunshine, invigorating fresh air, larks ascending, varied and beautiful scenery, two historic churches from the Cuckmere Pilgrim Trail, an organist and flower arrangers. Organist at St Pancras Church, Arlington Four walkers took advantage of the drop Read more…
11 May. Fourteen walkers took a chance that the trains wouldn’t be suddenly cancelled due to the overtime ban and, in fact, the designated train ran on time from Waterloo. A large part of the walk was in shade, much welcomed on a sunny day with temperatures reaching 24 degrees. Read more…
Saturday May 4th. Our group of 17, including 3 welcome guests, safely crossed the railway line at East Malling and were soon walking on mostly woodland paths and some country lanes enjoying some lovely views, orchards, bluebells and birdsong. After 4 miles there was a welcome break at the riverside Read more…