5 Surprising things about Riddlesdown Common
Riddlesdown Common is one of South London’s hidden gems. This circular walk, starting from the Riddlesdown Common car park and heading towards Whyteleafe Recreation Ground, combines history, nature and some surprisingly dramatic scenery. Here are five highlights to look out for along the way. 1. The Roman Road One of the most fascinating aspects of […]
There’s a woodland café hidden in the Surrey Hills – and you CAN’T reach it by car
This walk takes about 25 minutes to reach an unusual place called ‘Coffee in the Copse’ – it’s unreachable directly by car. At the secret cafe we were served by a friendly Polish lady who has ran the place for the last couple of years or so. The Surrey Hills location is surprisingly difficult to […]
A history walk around Brockham village
Brockham is a quintessential Surrey village. Flanked by tall hills providing a scenic backdrop. If you’ve not been, you really should. Many old and historic buildings maintain an old-world charm. It has a church, two pubs, a small shop and a cafe. Take a brief photographic wander around the village with us, seeing what we […]
Exploring the lost village by the sea dated 1761 until 1945
*Walks* The first thing I notice as I approach Tide Mills is the openness — sea stretching wide on one side, the Downs rising behind, and the low brick outlines of houses scattered across the grass. It feels quiet, but not empty. More like a place waiting to be remembered. I start along what was […]
The highest point on the South Downs
*Walks* From the Ditchling Beacon car park, perched high on the South Downs near Brighton, head to the trig point. It’s a short but beautifully scenic walk. Stepping out at the corner of the car park, you follow a well-worn chalk path that gently rises along the crest of the downs. Within a few minutes, the […]
The most intact fighter airfield from WW2
If you’re looking for a short, scenic walk steeped in history, the 2-mile circular trail around RAF Kenley Airfield is a perfect choice. Located near Coulsdon on the border of Surrey in south London, this former World War II fighter station played a key role during the Battle of Britain. Walking the perimeter path, you’ll […]
An afternoon walk in Battersea Park and remnants of the Festival of Britain exhibition
*Walks* We’ve gone a little bit Wes Anderson in the style of our photos for this stroll in Battersea. This is a wonderfully varied place that was created in 1854 and officially opened by Queen Victoria in 1858. This South London park is about 40 minutes by car from Carshalton, but it’s much more efficient […]
Take a day trip to the breathtaking Seven Sisters Cliffs – 8 mile circular walk
*Walks* This is a little bit further afield than our usual walks, but it really is worth the trip – the views at the Seven Sisters are breathtaking. These are a series of sea-eroded chalk cliffs on the English Channel coastline. They are part of the South Downs range of hills, situated in East Sussex. […]
A wander around Watts Gallery Artists Village
*Walks* For a day out visit Watts Gallery Artists Village in Surrey. Set over 3 sites within close proximity to each other, it tells the story of Victorian artists Mary and George Watts, and shows their work. Take a brief tour with us. Let’s start at where they lived… You are free to wander around […]