For this post I’ve driven just a few miles down the road to the historic village of Dorney. The main thing you notice when you arrive is the lovely common at the heart of the village, used for grazing and with views to Windsor Castle. It’s a great place to start a walk. Off weContinue reading “Come walk with me in Dorney”
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Battersea – giving dogs a home for 160 years
So today I’m back in the Big Smoke for a walk, lured by the promise of an Aperol Spritz with friends at the end of it. Go on, twist my arm then! I’m in Battersea, just 3 miles southwest of the City, on the banks of the Thames. Originally a fishing village, then an agriculturalContinue reading “Battersea – giving dogs a home for 160 years”
Travels in my neighbourhood: Runnymede
Poor old King John! He’s always the bad guy, that phony King of England. Meanwhile, his elder brother, Richard the Lionheart, is remembered as a hero by us Brits, despite the fact that he spent most of his time in France or on crusade in the Holy Land. He probably didn’t even speak English, whichContinue reading “Travels in my neighbourhood: Runnymede”
Travels in my neighbourhood: Cliveden
When we moved back to the UK after 11 years away, I vowed that I wouldn’t take my own country for granted like I did when I was younger. I even bought a Lonely Planet guide to England as a statement of intent. When I was a kid, we were always out and about visitingContinue reading “Travels in my neighbourhood: Cliveden”
Heading towards a fishy treat in Barnes
Where to walk this weekend…? Well, sometimes the choice is made for you. If you’ve read my blog before you will know how food orientated I am. Last week, chef Rick Stein announced that he was opening his restaurants for takeaway. While I’m not prepared to drive to Cornwall for Rick’s fish and chips, hisContinue reading “Heading towards a fishy treat in Barnes”
Hampstead, the ultimate urban village
Only 4 miles from Trafalgar Square, but bordering 790 acres of green space, Hampstead has a totally different vibe to much of inner London. Yes, it has a bustling high street, but venture into the neighbouring laneways or along the many footpaths onto Hampstead Heath and you could be miles from the city. The husbandContinue reading “Hampstead, the ultimate urban village”
Come trot with me around Royal Ascot
Sorry, couldn’t resist that. As you know, Ascot has probably the most famous racecourse in the world, owned by the Crown. Today’s walk around the village of Ascot is ten kilometres long, so I will be taking it at a steady pace, definitely no cantering. I know this place quite well, as I lived hereContinue reading “Come trot with me around Royal Ascot”
Come walk with me in the Midlands
I know, the excitement! I’ve actually driven to a completely different part of the country for today’s walk. A whole 100 miles from home, woohoo! Leicester would not usually spring to mind as an ideal location for a countryside wander. Personally I associate the city with textiles, curry, football and Walkers crisps. But I’m meetingContinue reading “Come walk with me in the Midlands”
Come walk with me (and 007) around Stoke Poges
Today’s walk has a bit of a James Bond theme to it. Not, I hasten to add, because of any secret agent actions on my part. You know how clumsy I am, give me a gun and a license to kill and there would be a bloodbath, if I didn’t shoot myself first. No, I’mContinue reading “Come walk with me (and 007) around Stoke Poges”
Come walk with me in royal surroundings
I’m not one to name drop, but I do live just down the road from Her Majesty the Queen. In the Royal County of Berkshire. In the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. Lucky old me! Hopefully I’m not lowering the tone too much. You’ll know about Her Majesty’s home at Windsor, it’s quite impressive.Continue reading “Come walk with me in royal surroundings”
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