We enjoyed a leisurely walk along the river from Barnes Bridge to Richmond and then Richmond to Teddington. Although it was somewhat overcast it cleared up later in the afternoon. Fifteen members started the walk, a good mixture of hikers and strollers for a change. It was busy on the towpath with many cyclists and runners to dodge. Part way along we had a call from Danny to say he was waiting for Sarah and Rosie who had been delayed en route. Along the walk we were able to enjoy attractive views into Kew Gardens, Continue reading Barnes Bridge to Richmond and Teddington – Saturday 7 September
31st August Lewes Circular
If I’m ever asked why on earth anyone would want to get up early on a weekend, put on heavy boots & walk up & down steep hills in high temperatures, Saturday’s walk provided the answer – because it’s wonderful! We had perfect weather, apart from the last hour, & the South Downs are beautiful. Amazingly sculpted chalk hills with steep escarpments & views to the sea from the top. The expenditure of energy required for us to get up & down three times was well Continue reading 31st August Lewes Circular
Bank Holiday Weekend – Lancaster
Friday 23rd August. 37 Polyramblers descended on Lancaster University for a long weekend of walking and sightseeing. The university complex is extensive so the first test on arrival was finding reception and accommodation, luckily Hilary’s sister Janet was on hand to assist as buses arrived. Janet and Hilary led an orientation walk around the older part of the city centre including Lancaster Castle and the Judges Lodgings and a number of historical pubs before we descended down to St Georges Quay’s walking along the Lancaster end of the river Lune to the Wagon and Horses where we had an excellent meal. It was at this point that Danny pointed out that one of our group had not yet appeared, we later found out that his train had broken down outside Euston! Continue reading Bank Holiday Weekend – Lancaster
AMERSHAM /HAZLEMERE CIRCULAR 17 AUGUST
This was very much Stuart’s walk which had mapped out himself. But he had been called away to Melbourne following a family bereavement and I was left as stand in leader, not having done a walk over. Luckily there are better map readers than me in the group. Twenty one Poly Ramblers started out from Amersham on a sunny Saturday morning. At one point I thought there were 22 in the group but I must have miscounted. The walk started downhill Continue reading AMERSHAM /HAZLEMERE CIRCULAR 17 AUGUST
10th August Sevenoaks Circular
The weather forecast was for strong winds leading to travel disruption so it was a pretty decent turnout of 16 who assembled at Sevenoaks station. We made out way up the hill and headed for Knole Park, stopping to admire a tree carving. I had previously found the park to be closed during strong winds and my heart sank as we approached the gate and saw a park employee fixing a sign to it. Fortunately, it was just a warning . Knole House is one of the largest houses in the country, and surrounded by a large deer park. Skirting to the west of the house, we emerged at the attractive village of Godden Green. Climbing up through woodlands, we walked along an old track at the top of the ridge before descending to Stone Street. Continue reading 10th August Sevenoaks Circular