Among other thing i’m a Countryside Access Warden. A volunteer trained by Kent County Council and authorised to inspect and maintain public rights of way. ” Footpath warden” is shorter. A CAW may report faults, eg a broken stile. Fit waymarkers (coloured arrows) Do light pruning.
Last Sunday was 10 degrees C and sunny. Planned a two mile walk in nearby Blean woods. Expected mud, water, and possibly flooded paths. Didn’t plan to go astray and need directions from a local as i reached an impassable gate. I was only about 100 metres astray. Another detour avoided a flooded path.
Embarrassing to go astray. But a pleasant walk except for the mud. Met two chatty people in shorts with a dog. Reached bus stop feeling weary: 90 minutes to walk a couple of miles.
Rambling Brummie 