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| Red and fallow deer waiting for food supplies |
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| The many rabbits need to eat every day |
Last weekend saw a couple of inches of snow in the South-East of England. Not as much as other parts of the country, but enough to transform the familiar landscapes.
I've been walking in Bushy Park and at Leith Hill
in Surrey, and have tried to capture some of the 'new' scenes.
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Red Deer searching for food
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| Nordic Walkers in the snow and mist of Bushy Park |
Nordic Walking has been great fun - so warming, and now the poles are really coming into their own. They act as extra propulsion, and help with balance on the slippy surface. "4x4" for walkers!
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| American visitors at the USAAF memorial. |
We also met some visitors from the USA in Bushy Park, who were intrigued to find several links with US forces from World War 2. The site of the office where General Eisenhower planned the D-Day landings is easy to find, with a large white flagpole marking the spot. But other plaques and memorials are tucked away in corners of Bushy Park.
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| Near Leith Hill |
On Sunday, a few of us ventured to Leith Hill, near Dorking.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-leithhill At just under1000 feet above sea level, it is the highest point in southern England. It's steep and heavily-wooded slopes are popular with many outdoor enthusiasts....
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| Extreme cycling |
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| Quad bike fun |
The surrounding hills are a mecca for walkers, cyclists, and, as we discovered, quad bikers!.
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| Leith Hill Tower, highest point in Surrey |
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| Friendly local, Leith Hill! |
To finish the 'snow report', can anyone suggest what these Nordic Walkers, below, were up to?
Answers on an email or text, and a free Nordic Walking taster session to the first correct answer!
Introductory taster sessions are usually only £5. Let me know if you would like to try this invigorating, and sociable, sport.
Stay warm
Peter
07703-404-931
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