SEAFORD CIRCULAR
My best walk has to be the Seaford Circular. My first discovery of this was as a lone walker I read it came from reading The Best walks in Britain, as recommended in The Ramblers hand book.Previously My favourite walks, might have been walking to a pub! somewhere within a 3 mile radius!
I pulled myself out of a rut, and went off on my own with a handbook for company.
It was a thrill, Many years later I went on the Ramblers training day, and. I am now an accredited walk leader. Although I have put this on top of my list of best walks, I have to say, I do variations on this, sometimes extending to Eastbourne, or starting at Newhaven. I try to keep it interesting. The best time of the year to visit is May or June.
GARDENS WALK TO CUDHAM CIRCULAR
GARDENS WALK TO CUDHAM CIRCULAR
From Knockholt, an easy walk across country though lanes and woods, to Cudham, we visited a wonderful, varied and original garden. The owners invited our group in for tea and cake, which was amazing.
The couple had some interesting stories to tell and were most welcoming. It was a great day out. In addition to this we witnessed Kestrels.
PEAK DISTRICT 2016

The Peak District

A PEAK IN THE PEAK DISTRICT

SPOT THE DRAGON !in cave
Another favorite walk was also a weekend away in The Lake District
I hadn’t been there since I was at school and living in Ovingham Northumberland at the time. Coming from Newcastle Upon Tyne, I was adjusting to country life, and not really loving it that much.
A group of us went to Kendal or was it Keswick!? on a day trip. I sort of recall it being tea shops and old people,( being about 14 years old at the time.) I must say returning there as a somewhat older person, I could certainly see the attraction. The town we stayed in had a lot going for it, in terms of shops cafes and bars, there was a fantastic market place, and easy access to some magnificent walks.

Away in the hills

Autumn rain
in the Lake District.

A perfectly clear day for climbing and exploring
Going away to find ourselves, or going away to socialise, or just going somewhere.
Generally speaking, I usually prefer to go travelling either spring or September, when there is more time to do everything. In small towns, the shops and cafes shut early, especially in the winter
We live and learn and find out what floats our boat. There are so many fantastic places to visit in the UK, and I’m preparing to find some weekends away in Spring, early summer and late Summer.
