Spring soon?

Finally, after what seems an age, signs of Spring are beginning to appear. Lots of snowdrops , and a few crocuses (crocii?), have appeared in Hampton Court Palace gardens.

We walked through there on Sunday. There's a good circuit of about 3 miles from Bushy Park (Diana Fountain), past the Maze at the Lion Gate, through the wilderness area into formal gardens and then through the gate into Home Park. Head towards Kingston through this very quiet park.

At the exit near Kingston Bridge, there's some ponds, an Ice house, and the Kings Head pub, which advertises itself as a "Husband creche". "Leave your husband here for a couple of hours, while you go shopping - we'll look after him!"

Cross the road, and head up Sandy Lane. After about 100 yards,there's a gate back into Bushy Park.

The day before, it had been a beautiful crisp day, and the group had requested we walk around Esher Common. We met at Garsons Farm in Esher and set off around the pine woods. Slightly more undulating than Bushy Park, but the views were worth the effort.


Some feedback from a participant -

"Thank you so much for last Saturday, we both had the best time. I know that the weather helped - and even you can't control that - but it was immensely enjoyable"


Saturday 27th February - No Nordic Walking class!

Due to prior commitments, there will be no class in Bushy Park this coming Saturday. Normal service will be resumed at 9am, March 6th, from Diana Fountain car park, Bushy Park. Arrive early to avoid the runners!

Have a great weekend, and hope you see some spring flowers this week.

Peter

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