Wizard SteveAug 293 minTowns & VillagesReturn to ChilhamMy journey had been unexpectedly interrupted. I was now way back on the Isle of Thanet in northeast Kent, right back where I was last...
Wizard SteveAug 92 minFriends & FamilyReturn to Thanet, part 4 - A funeralI made my way directly to Thanet the day before the funeral. I parked where I had previously. Later, I walked round to see Lesley, the...
Wizard SteveJun 122 minTowns & VillagesA wander around the greenWisborough Green is a lovely village. The villagers are friendly and relaxed. The village itself is spotless. There are litter bins...
Wizard SteveJun 112 minTowns & VillagesWisborough GreenI decided that as park-ups were becoming more difficult, I would put on a bit of a spurt. I headed straight for the A24, turned South,...
Wizard SteveJun 102 minSussexDenne ParkAfter spending a careful night, trying not to move about too much, I gingerly had breakfast. The rugby club became very busy surprisingly...
Wizard SteveJun 55 minFriends & FamilyVisiting my mum via Tilgate ForestGetting to mum’s was a mini adventure. Each time I went I took a slightly different route. In the end, I had it down to a T; the perfect...
Wizard SteveMay 204 minLakes & PondsBalcombe Lake and villageOf course, I could easily get to Balcombe Lake via the village, but that would mean having to return along the same path. I don’t like...
Wizard SteveMay 143 minTowns & VillagesWest HoathlyWe headed on again by mid-morning, pulling out of the car park to the end of the road, then South to Sharpthorne. As we approached the...
Wizard SteveMay 32 minTowns & VillagesChiddingstoneA beautiful old pub called the King Henry VIII sits on the corner in front of where I was parked. Built in the Tudor style, it was...
Wizard SteveApr 252 minNorth DownsBurham Down and CommonA second sunny day prompted me to go for another walk. This time, I went in the opposite direction, up through the woods of Burham Down...
Wizard SteveApr 184 minFriends & FamilyA family visitOne day, I had a visit from the local constabulary. A couple of WPCs called by. The weather was awful, as usual, so I invited them in....
Wizard SteveApr 105 minTowns & VillagesThe generosity of the people of BurhamBurham nestles under Burham Down, overlooking the River Medway and Burham Marsh at Snodland. The Pilgrims' Way runs through the village....
Wizard SteveMar 243 minThe TruckA nightmare night-time jauntIt was clear that I had to get off of the hill. I was also aware that it would likely be a bit of a mission. Michael and I had researched...
Wizard SteveNov 10, 20225 minTowns & VillagesChilhamIt was raining in the morning. I chose to wait it out. The forecast was good. Around lunchtime, the rain duly abated. Tacked down and all...
Wizard SteveNov 7, 20222 minWoodlandPerry Wood, part 2The evening was quite rowdy with young folk running about in the woods. They were no bother, though. It was fascinating hearing their...
Wizard SteveOct 21, 20222 minPubs & InnsGrove Ferry InnThe Grove Ferry Inn, originally a Georgian manor house , is now a brewery owned inn. The landlord, John, is incredibly welcoming. On...
Wizard SteveOct 18, 20222 minKentGrove FerryI was late up in the morning. I was surprised, as there was no sign of the farmer and his spraying equipment. I had a cup of tea while I...
Wizard SteveOct 6, 20222 minTowns & VillagesRye and trying to find somewhere to parkThe next stop was Rye, for some groceries. Rye is a beautiful old town sat on the confluence of three rivers. It was originally almost...
Wizard SteveAug 17, 20221 minRivers & CanalsOn the road again - 8 - Pewsey Vale, part 3 - A walk along the Kennet and Avon CanalOne beautifully glorious day, I decided to go out for the day to a village called Honeystreet. Honeystreet is nestled on the banks of the...
Wizard SteveAug 25, 20205 minWizardryMy staffMy staff really has become a part of who I am and some amazing things have happened along the way. I think the first incident that really...