15 Poly Ramblers met at Wadhurst Station and our path followed the undulating Sussex Border Path to The Old Vine pub in Cousley Wood, where we stopped for a welcome drink and comfort break. We then descended through the woods to reach Bewl Water Reservoir. The shore being open and unfenced unlike many other reservoirs made the perfect spot for a picnic with fine panoramic views across the water. Continue reading Wadhurst via Bewl Water circular – 13 August
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HAM STREET CIRCULAR VIA APPLEDORE -10 AUGUST
Ten Poly Ramblers were on this walk which followed part of the Royal Military Canal. The notes for this walk say: ‘The canal was hastily constructed in the early 19th century to protect England from a threatened Napoleonic invasion which never came. The project was soon being condemned as an extravagant military folly. Napoleon whose armies had crossed the Rhine and the Danube was hardly likely to be deterred by this innocuous waterway.´ The canal is 28 miles long and goes from Hythe, Kent, to Cliff End in East Sussex. Continue reading HAM STREET CIRCULAR VIA APPLEDORE -10 AUGUST
TRIP TO THE APENNINES AND PARMA, ITALY MAY 2024
Thursday May 23: Susan writes:
39 Poly Ramblers travelled to Milan Linate where we boarded our coach to Corniglio, unfortunately minus Melida’s suitcase, which had been left in London. We were somewhat disconcerted by the very heavy rain and the sight of the flooded fields for much of the journey. After two and a half hours we arrived at the family run Hotel le Mura in the little Apennine village of Corniglio where most of the group were staying. After unpacking and a quick aperitive at the hotel bar, we all gathered for our four course dinner at le Mura. Throughout our stay the staff couldn’t have done more to make us comfortable, nothing was too much trouble, including arranging for our guide to lend Melida her daughter’s walking boots. It was Jackie’s birthday, so we presented her with a delicious cake. However, we decided to eat it another day as the dinner had proved rather filling! Some of us then retired to the bar for a nightcap.
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KEW TO TEDDINGTON- 29 JUNE
A select group of six of us enjoyed a beautiful walk along the
Thames shaded by the trees, with excellent lighting and the coolness
afforded by the green covering. Almost all the path was tarmac, making for dry and easy walking disturbed only by the odd bikes and runners.
Rob H
West Ruislip to Northwood Hills – 22nd June 2024
Eighteen walkers braved the winds and set off from West Ruislip station into beautiful open space following the Hillingdon Trail (HT) and along the river Pinn. On reaching Old Clack farm, we noticed an original dovecote from the gate. By now the weather too improved.
After negotiating the first stile we continued through a field and then a narrow path behind residential housing and a school. The end of this path lead to crossing a road and then following a tree lined path into an open grassy space and woodland track to take us towards Ruislip Lido and the Riverside Café for an early lunch stop. Picnic lunches were enjoyed on the beach, while some walkers chose to sit in the Café, which offered a good selection of snacks, meals, drinks, and cakes.
Following lunch and a beach group photo, we proceeded round the lake admiring the various wild fowl enjoying their swim in the sunshine. Picking up the HT again we set off past the golf course and woodland. The miniature railway track which goes through the lido could be seen. Perhaps a ride on the railway could have been included within this walk?
On leaving the path, we find ourselves on an uphill climb, with no reward of sprawling country views. However, we go through a meadow and reach a sports field. Following a track leading into a residential area, we find ourselves on the footpath, leading to Northwood Hills Station, signalling the end of a short but very scenic walk.
Carol D’Souza. Photos by Hilary, Rajesh and Gillian
