Wizard SteveJun 142 minSunrises & SunsetsButcherland, nr. Balls CrossBy lunchtime, I was ready for the off. With Rowan onboard, we headed off round the back of the pavilion and on through the village of...
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 72 minWoodlandSt. Leonard’s ForestBetween Hammer and Hawkins Ponds is an old bridge. I noticed that it is marked up as 3t limit. I know full well that I’m more than that....
Wizard SteveJun 12 minWoodlandCowdray Forest, part 2The next morning, I felt much better, which, at it turned out, was just as well. I had an easy breakfast, then went for a walk. I decided...
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 193 minLakes & PondsThe search for Balcombe LakeThe next morning, I was eager to get on. Tacked down, we headed straight for the village of Balcombe. Below the church is a long layby...
Wizard SteveMay 172 minIndustrial buildingsOuse Valley ViaductIn the morning, I had no idea where exactly I was going. I knew that the nearest town is Haywards Heath. I surmised that it is a big...
Wizard SteveMay 143 minLakes & PondsWeir Wood Reservoir and Stone Farm RocksWe left Forest Row by returning back towards Hindleap. Instead of turning left at the crossroads to Twyford, I turned right. A few...
Wizard SteveMay 103 minTowns & VillagesForest RowThe weather turned to rain. I couldn’t see the point in sitting around. As a number of people had mentioned Forest Row and how it was a...
Wizard SteveMay 92 minRivers & CanalsAshdown Forest, part 4 - TwyfordAs it was forecast to be a hot sunny day, I decided to move round to the large car park on the A22. It was a well-used stop for lorry...
Wizard SteveMay 73 minAshdown ForestAshdown Forest, part 3 - Nutley Windmill walkMichael telephoned to say that he was going to catch up for a visit. I said that I was going to move on to a car park at something called...
Wizard SteveMay 43 minAshdown ForestAshdown Forest, part 1 - Pooh BridgeAfter two lovely days, it was time to head down to Ashdown Forest. We pulled out of the coach park and turned right, following the road...
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 212 minMarshesBurham MarshOne evening, as I stepped out of my door, the shelf on the door suddenly gave way. As it did so, I tumbled out and scraped my legs as...
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 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 20, 20221 minMarshesStod (or Stud) MarshIt was a beautiful warm morning. So, I decided to explore the marshes to the southwest of Grove Ferry. Stod, or originally, and sometimes...
Wizard SteveOct 19, 20223 minRivers & CanalsA walk along the Great and Little StoursAs it was a lovely day, I took the opportunity to go for a short walk along the bank of the river. The walk is part of the Saxon Shore...
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 17, 20222 minKentPreston-next-WinghamA hop, skip and jump later took us over the A2. There is a wide potholed layby with a temporary café just off that road, on the B2046. I...