Ten Polyramblers and two leaders met at Brookmans Park station on a very hot day. Ladies were quite envious of Dolly who turned up in a long floaty dress. After a safety briefing and a warning that we would cross the A1 twice (over a bridge), one group led by Tony (roped in to help) left and the second group led by Dominique left five minutes later. We headed west towards the back of the Royal Veterinary College mostly under the cover of hedgerows which shielded us from the heat. We crossed Mimmshall Brook and the A1 Continue reading Saturday 8 August 2020: Brookmans Park Circular (Hertfordshire) →

A perfect day for walking last Sunday when ten Poly Ramblers gathered (in a socially distanced way) at Wendover station.  Hilary split us into two groups and we set off with Rochelle’s group following a short distance behind.  A gentle climb up Coombe Hill rewarded us with great views over the Vale of Aylesbury. We paused at the Boer War monument at the top and we noted that the dates referred to the second Boer War which featured in the previous Continue reading WENDOVER CIRCULAR – 2 AUGUST →

Twelve Poly Ramblers met at Hammersmith station for a circular walk along both banks of the Thames. We split into two groups and agreed to walk in opposite directions meeting for a socially distanced lunch at Barnes Pond.   Team Danny set off along the north bank of the river past the fine, mainly eighteenth century, buildings of Hammersmith and Chiswick Malls to arrive at Chiswick Parish Church with its medieval tower. After visiting the church and Hogarth’s grave the river was left to explore the classical gardens of Chiswick House. Returning to the river a short walk along the promenade of Duke’s Meadows brought the group to Barnes Bridge which was crossed to arrive at the lunch stop. Continue reading HAMMERSMITH/CHISWICK CIRCULAR – 1 AUGUST →

The leaders arrived at Cowden station where they met Geoffrey who had driven from his sister’s home in Eastbourne.  The train arrived on time and after the necessary socialising we headed off on the walk.   A few minutes into the walk, cows from Cowden blocked our way on the other side of a stile.  Fortunately, they were of good manners and moved out of the way. Continue reading COWDEN CIRCULAR 26 JULY →