Polesden Lacey with Nordic Walking Poles

Nordic Walkers enjoying the Surrey Hills around Polesden Lacey

As our groups of walkers are becoming more adept at Nordic Walking, and wishing to enjoy other locations on our walks, we decided to explore the estate of Polesden Lacey, a National Trust property nestling in the Surrey Hills, near Dorking.

Polesden Lacey details

This glorious place has views 20 miles across London, but looking south, it is just mile after mile of rolling North Downs woodlands.  The house was famous for the parties of the hostess, Mrs Greville, who regularly entertained royalty between the Wars, and the present Queen's parents had part of their honeymoon there.

Sadly, though, antique wooden floors and Nordic Walking poles don't go well together.  So, we restricted our activities to the paths around the large estate.

We covered about 5 undulating miles of tranquil, beautiful countryside in around 2 hours, and the poles did come in handy at times!

Details of our route can be found at  - http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/detail/23218822/

http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/detail/23218822/

It's important to stretch the hamstrings after a walk

So, after 11,000 steps, it was into the cafe for a welcome coffee and bacon butty!    Thanks to all who made it so enjoyable.  Must do it again, soon!

And, very importantly, the walkers generously donated £100 in appreciation of the guided walk, and for use of the walking poles.   This sum has been passed on to the worthy charity Help for Heroes, whose rehabilitation Centre, Headley Court, was near our route.   For more information on the work there and how you can help, please go here -  http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/

A good turn-out at Polesden Lacey

Peter
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