There are structured ponds.....
...sculptures...
...reclaimed architectural pieces...
..trees...
...ponds and streams...
as well as follies and walkways.
Monday, 5 August 2013
The Gibberd Garden Harlow
On Sunday 4th August we went to visit The Gibberd Garden in Harlow in Essex. The gardens were designed by Sir Frederick Gibberd (planner of Harlow) and were developed over the years (1972-1984). It is now open to the public and houses his sculpture collection.
Monday, 15 July 2013
Radwell Lake and meadows
I have been very remiss recently due to being so busy so have only been on short walks, very locally.
Today I decided to visit Radwell meadows and Lake in Hertfordshire. It incorporates parts of The Letchworth Greenway and The Kingfisher Way. There are various parts to walk through including fields, tracks, woodland, meadows, wetlands and a lake.
As usual I spotted a variety of wildlife including the usual birds and mammals but also a shrew (I'd never seen a live one before) and a very close encounter with a large swan.
As I was sitting on a seat I heard a strange loud slap, slap, slap sound and when I turned round this monster of a swan was looming over me, I was even more surprised when it hissed at me so I moved slowly away so as not to upset it.
Today's walk was only about 3 miles or so but as it was so hot it would have been unpleasant to walk much further.
Today I decided to visit Radwell meadows and Lake in Hertfordshire. It incorporates parts of The Letchworth Greenway and The Kingfisher Way. There are various parts to walk through including fields, tracks, woodland, meadows, wetlands and a lake.
Someone has a sense of humour!
boggy meadow
Lovely little old bridge across the stream
Fish eye lens
Radwell lake
As usual I spotted a variety of wildlife including the usual birds and mammals but also a shrew (I'd never seen a live one before) and a very close encounter with a large swan.
As I was sitting on a seat I heard a strange loud slap, slap, slap sound and when I turned round this monster of a swan was looming over me, I was even more surprised when it hissed at me so I moved slowly away so as not to upset it.
Today's walk was only about 3 miles or so but as it was so hot it would have been unpleasant to walk much further.
Wednesday, 15 May 2013
Weymouth, Dorset
Last weekend we took a short break in the pretty little seaside town of Weymouth in Dorset.
The weather had threatened to be rain, rain and more rain but we managed to miss a fair bit of it and go on some lovely walks.
We arrived Friday afternoon and had a little look round Weymouth beach and harbour.
On the first full day we explored the coast around Bowleaze as far as Osmington where there is a lovely costal walk that is unfortunately gradually crumbling in to the sea.
The weather had threatened to be rain, rain and more rain but we managed to miss a fair bit of it and go on some lovely walks.
We arrived Friday afternoon and had a little look round Weymouth beach and harbour.
On the first full day we explored the coast around Bowleaze as far as Osmington where there is a lovely costal walk that is unfortunately gradually crumbling in to the sea.
Looking back at Weymouth Bay
Bowleaze Cove
Looking back at Bowleaze Cove
White horse hill
Lodmoor RSPB nature reserve
Weymouth beach (starts with pebbles and gets nice and sandy closer to the town)
On the second day we went in the opposite direction on the costal path towards Portland as far as Ferrybridge and back along the Rodwell trail (a disused railway line).
Nothe Fort
Sandsfoot castle
Ferrybridge
Walking back along the Rodwell trail
We spent a bit more time on Weymouth Esplanade and beach on Sunday afternoon before the rain.
Jubilee clock in memory of George III
Crows on the beach
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