For the Strollers’ first outing we caught the train to Settle to walk from there to Horton-in-Ribblesdale. On arrival in Settle there was the usual demand for a coffee stop from the subversive element but our leader enforced discipline and we made our way out of Settle into the beautiful, green Yorkshire Dales countryside. Before long we came to a steep hill, which surprised us because we were expecting a leisurely riverside walk. Nevertheless we made our way up the hill with true Strollers grit and determination. Continue reading AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND IN THE YORKSHIRE DALES→
After a few dry weeks, the weather forecast was for rain. That’s probably why only 5 elite Polyramblers turned up for the walk. However, we only had 3 showers during the day, one while we were on the train, the second while we were having lunch and the third in the afternoon lasted only 2 minutes. The train was delayed due to problems with a door so we missed the bus in St Margarets which is only every 2 hours. Therefore, we decided to do the walk in reverse from St Continue reading Saturday 20 August: The Hadhams (Herts)→
Eleven of us got off the train at Farncombe. We were pleased to have been joined by Jenifer who was checking us out with a view to perhaps becoming a member. The day was overcast with sunny periods forecast for later. Making our way down towards the Wey and Arun navigation, we paused to admire some well tended allotments, their abundance putting our own efforts to shame. Perhaps the Wey alluvial deposits are better for growing stuff than our London clay. Continue reading August 13th. Farncombe to Godalming→
Four of us started the walk with a leisurely coffee while the main group was delayed because of a cancelled train. When we turned up at the station, the other 12 had gone but Danny and Gillian were waiting for us. It was a hot day and it was nice to be in the shade of the Alban way, the former route of the Hatfield to St Albans branch line of the Great Northern Railway. The Line was opened in 1865 for Continue reading Saturday 6 August: St Albans to Hatfield along the Alban Way→
Five polyramblers met up at Waterloo station and boarded the 0945 Portsmouth train. The journey was overcast with patches of hazy sun. After Petersfield the sky became decidedly leaden and there was a cloudburst when we alighted at Rowlands Castle station – making haste to the sheltered part of the platform. Having set off out of the station approach, the sky started to clear and the rain almost stopped. It was about 11:30 and getting sunny. We took a stroll around the lovely village green noting various Golden/Diamond Jubilee memorials/planted Oaks, and the small church at one end which was locked. Continue reading 30th July. Rowlands Castle and Stansted Forest→
