The variety of Nordic Walks

The rut in Bushy Park and elsewhere continues.  This stag had found the cricket ground a good place to defend his herd from the raids by other stags.  Good pasture, great view to see rivals approaching, and a good fence around it to limit the hinds wandering....What more could a stag want?

Mute swans

The weather has been good for Nordic Walking - mild and dry.   The gates at Hampton Court Palace have recently reopened, allowing easy access to Home Park and more variety of routes around the area.

A group of Nordic Walkers this week started in Bushy Park, enjoyed the formal gardens in Hampton Court Palace, walked through the quiet of Home Park, then striding for  about half-a-mile along the Thames riverside, before posing with a guard waiting for Henry 8th, and one of his wives!

Hampton Court Palace formal gardens

Hampton Court bridge and River Thames

Palace guard and Nordic Walkers

An amazing variety of sights and scenery in just over an hour, and 3 miles of walking!

If you are interested in trying Nordic Walking in such lovely surroundings, please do get in touch with me.

I hold regular Saturday walks for differing abilities, including beginners and "Strollers".  All walks are sociable and enjoyable,

Peter

07703-404-931