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Yesterday's walk: Basildon Park
Basildon Park was a new place for us, and we stopped there as a small diversion on our way home from the cabin. It also let us get an additional stamp for Breezy’s Pooch Passport, which is always a bonus!
Our walk around the estate was pleasant, but nowhere near as spectacular as the colours we saw the day before around Stonor Park. We also didn’t have as much blue sky to enjoy it in, either. But it was still a good place to stretch our legs and see the views over the valley.
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Today's walk: Stonor Park
Today’s walk was another inspired by the book of walks I’d bought. Since our cabin was only about a mile away, we added a ‘there and back’ section and walked straight from our door. I love it when we can leave the car behind and walk from our doorstep!
When we got to the cafe at Stonor Park, we realised we were still feeling good and had time to add an extension to the walk. So, we added a loop that took us to the impressive Warburg Nature Reserve. This reserve definitely looks like it’s worth another visit when we’re in the area again.
It was a delightful walk in glorious autumnal colours, even gifting us the sight of a couple of deer at one point. We were so fortunate to have had blue skies and relative warmth for exploring.
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Today’s walk: Hambledon Lock from Henley
We’re in the Chilterns for the weekend. Since it’s not an area I know well, I bought a book of walks to give us some ideas. Today’s walk is out of it.
There was a sculling regatta going on in Henley which really added to the experience. We shared the towpath with spectators and, reminiscent of various film training montages, coaches on bikes cycling alongside the boats.
There was some lovely walking, with the autumn colours reflecting in the river. I really enjoyed walking above the impressive weir at Hambleden Lock, hearing the sound of the water flowing beneath my feet.
The loop back took us through the countryside, and we stopped for an early lunch at the Flower Pot hotel, arriving just as the kitchen opened. We sat outside, enjoying the lovely blue skies and red kites circling overhead.
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