Wizard SteveJun 192 minLakes & PondsShillinglee LakeIt was very comfortable on the common. But, it was time to move on. Tacked down and all onboard, I pulled off and headed back the way we...
Wizard SteveJun 153 minTowns & VillagesEbernoeSatisfied with the glorious sunset, I thought it time to move on. Just about a mile or so further on is Ebernoe. Again, out from under...
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 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 61 minLakes & PondsHammer and Hawkins PondsI was glad to away from the noise of the A23 traffic! It was time to get back to the peace of Nature. All aboard, we headed up to the...
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 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 312 minWoodlandCowdray Forest, part 1Living on a hill is not comfortable. Even if I do have full mobile signal for the first time in ages. It was time to move on. I chilled...
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 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 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 63 minAshdown ForestAshdown Forest, part 2 - Gills LapAs Rowan hadn’t got home until late, moving on had to be done after nightfall. I had had it in mind to get to the next park up so that I...
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 302 minWoodlandOldbury HillThe route I took when leaving the car park was dictated by the fact that turning left to return the way we had come was not possible. I...
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 SteveMar 145 minWoodlandKing’s WoodOnce I’d made up my mind that I was moving on, I concentrated on getting ready for the off. I said my farewells to all. Some tried to...
Wizard SteveMar 82 minHousesA misty morning walkBefore heading on, I thought that it would be a good idea to go for a walk. With all the recent back problems, I thought a short walk...
Wizard SteveFeb 165 minNew ForestOn the road again - 10 - The New Forest, part 3 - Work and Rufus StoneThe next morning, I bade Tony farewell and headed on. I continued on to Brockenhurst, where I stocked up on groceries. I wasn’t sure...