Friday, 21. November 2008, 16:44:40
walks, thames, leisure
Just doubleclick the picture and follow the walk (a Derek series).
Thames Public Transport - Route plannerBushy Park/ picnic plannerBushy ParkBushy HouseI enjoyed this stroll immensely despite a poor, cold and cloudy day and have resolved to pay a lot more attention to what is directly under my nose in future..
I wish them luck with their current modifications and hope that it helps with their popularity. There is still a lot for me to explore but I shall leave that until next summer..
Wednesday, 19. November 2008, 20:55:39
walks, thames, leisure
Just doubleclick the picture and follow the walk (a Derek series) This post should be read in conjunction with "Thames Path - Richmond Lock to Teddington Lock".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richmond,_London A nicely put together Wiki - Scroll to "Leisure on the river" and expand the picture. It has captured a summer day by the bridge perfectly..
Enjoy your explorations..It is certainly worth a visit or three..!
Friday, 14. November 2008, 12:31:30
walks, thames
This is Richmond Lock and I have chosen it as our starting point for the Thames Path point-to-point walks series. I have included this reach as an introduction to the Thames proper (see
Riverscope) in order that the variations of the river environment can be fairly clearly seen. Take your time and plod along slowly and you might just find that it can be of use when you are planning your visits.
Richmond Lock to Teddington Lock This map can help with your route.
Richmond Lock and Barrage courtesy of Wikipedia.
A useful picture here, at the right elevation to illustrate the arrangement.
Browse the Wiki links if you require further details.
Mark Edwards at Richmond Bridge A short look at some fine work!
Ham House Royal Star and Garter HomeThis has been included for two reasons. One because of its' dominance over Richmond Hill and the second over the possibility that it might be the long-awaited solution for the "Jolly Boatman" derelict site at Hampton Court Station.
Just click the picture and go for a walk. (a Derek series) or follow the Thames Path link (above).
Monday, 10. November 2008, 11:29:10
walks, leisure
A Breath of Fresh Air.
Sometimes you just have to get out. The weather, of late, has been lousy and I must admit to dodging it but, as the alternative is to go "stir crazy", I decided to take a chance on the rain and try somewhere I hadn't seen before...
I was browsing around, peering at Richmond Park and noticed a section which appeared to be a little unnatural and thought that it would be worth investigation. It turned out to be the Isabella plantation in
Richmond Park. I resolved to make a spur of the moment visit and this was the result:
Autumn Tints. Click on the picture for more.. (a Derek series).
What surprised me, more than the planting itself, was the fact that I had been driving and walking past this beautiful area for years (only 44 acres of it) and had never noticed it. If you are in Richmond Park - spend a couple of hours here with your picnic - you will enjoy it. That is a promise.
Please respect the area, take your litter home and please, keep the kids off the trees. The bark on many must be left alone!
Note to weather watchers here. It is coming up to mid-November and this is the UK. That nice little pink flower is a camellia!
Richmond Park is a subject on its' own and you will find plenty to keep you busy if you live within cycling radius and you become interested in one of the many pursuits it has to offer.
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