In short: a glorious, amazing, historic dream of a walk. Classic English countryside on the Essex/Suffolk border. Various types of paths so walking boots a good idea. Readily available and reasonably priced parking at Manningtree station; clean decent toilets at both Manningtree station and Flatford Mill; good quality station cafe for coffee at start and […]
Monthly archives: September 2017
79 – Rickmansworth lakes, Ebury Way and the Grand Union Canal 5.7 miles – 7th September
In short: despite some murky weather, this remains a lovely walk with watery views across lakes and the canal. Functional, clean public toilets at start and finish; plenty of free parking and a lovely cafe for a delicious lunch at the end. 1 hr 50 mins walking + 45 mins pitstop. We first did this […]
78 – Orford Ness: to the lighthouse and back 4.9 miles – 26th August
In short: a fantastic, atmospheric walk on Orford Ness – a wild combination of abandoned military sites and nature reserve. Well paved paths apart from some shingle before and after the lighthouse – so sturdy shoes/trainers or proper walking sandals a good idea. Parking in Orford village (ferry across courtesy of National Trust); public toilets […]
77 – Hampstead Heath meander 5.7 miles – 22nd August
In short: a lovely gentle meander around the ever stunning Heath. Free on street parking, plentiful clean public toilets and reliably good Kenwood cafe. 2 hrs 10 mins walking + 30 mins pitstop. With neither of us feeling particularly well today but both wanting to escape the confines of the house we decide to head […]
76 – Totteridge circular 5.7 miles – 16th August
In short: introducing an old familiar route to a new friend. Lovely as ever. Free on-street parking, toilets and lovely lunch at the usual super cafe at the end. 1hr 45 mins walking + 40 mins pitstop. A cloudy but dry day, so walking boots in use but trainers would be fine. We park on […]