Kent County Council assigns “issues” for Countryside Access Wardens. This one was to remove branches from a gate in a footpath at Chartham. Welcomed an easy (i hoped) task as my left foot is recovering from being badly swollen. Chartham is about five km southwest of Canterbury on the river Stour, the A28 and theContinue reading “Issue at Chartham”
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Blean again
Am walking less and less, because of decrepitude. On Aug 4th dealt with unfinished business as Countryside Access Warden. On June 23rd looked at “issue” in Blean: to remove vegetation from bridge and stiles. Rather than force my way through a bean field … i gave up. “Blean” seems to mean “coarse, rough place” [JudithContinue reading “Blean again”
Routine issues
Countryside Access Wardens are asked by Kent County Council to deal with issues reported by members of public. June 16th i looked at path CB15 in Tyler Hill. “Remove vegetation to make finger visible from road”. Not clear which end. Planned to walk CB15 and nearby CB43 making a walk of one mile. Parked inContinue reading “Routine issues”
Back to the beginning
Became a volunteer countryside access warden almost eleven years ago after a oneday course with Kent County Council in Wye. My first work was on Aug 11th, 2011. Seemed logical to start with my home grid square in Canterbury and spiral outwards. Visiting all paths in each square. I’ve visited every path within about 10kmContinue reading “Back to the beginning”
Jubilee walk
Thursday June 2nd, 69th anniversary of queen’s coronation. Two public holidays, days when i try to avoid travel. Postponed footpath work in Bridge. Chose favourite riverside walk from Canterbury. Maybe three miles, my present limit. Sunny. Wore coat to keep wind out. 8.24 am. York Road quiet: no bin collection today cos of holiday. CrossContinue reading “Jubilee walk”
Last walk in Ellenden Wood
Won’t go on about it but work as volunteer Countryside Access Warden is getting harder. Unfinished business in Ellenden Wood, about 5 km south of Whitstable harbour. Three recent visits failed to cover all the bridleways in the wood. Years ago i found a nearby path impassable cos of flood and vegetation. Thursday May 26Continue reading “Last walk in Ellenden Wood”
A wasted walk in the woods
Thursday is my usual day for walks as a countryside access warden. April 7th is birthday of youngest sons, who needed the car. With trepidation i took bus to Pean Hill on the Whitstable Road. No worry about parking but more exposed to the plague. Third visit to look at paths in Ellenden Wood, fiveContinue reading “A wasted walk in the woods”
Nonington and Fordwich
First, another Datrows leisurely walk, three miles in the scattered village of Nonington. Sunny Feb 27th, cold wind. The only time i enjoy driving in Kent, quiet Sunday on A2 on the way to a walk.. We meet opposite the Royal Oak pub, now apparently closed for ever. About 25 of us. Into Fredville estate,Continue reading “Nonington and Fordwich”
Visit to Chestfield
As a countryside access warden feel i should visit all paths in my area. Even if no reason to expect problems. Thursday Feb 3rd a two mile walk in Chestfield, south of A2990 old Thanet Way between Whitstable and Herne Bay. Paths last walked 2014. Ulterior motive: to visit B&Q and Homebase, just off A2990,Continue reading “Visit to Chestfield”
Sponsored walk
For at least thirty years the local Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys has held an annual sponsored walk. Note: nowadays they have females in upper years. My sons were at the school; two work there. The walk is about ten miles through Kent countryside. In fitter years i would walk the route, the pathsContinue reading “Sponsored walk”
Rambling Brummie 