Bushy Park and the Waterhouse Plantation

Diana Statue Bushey Park

One of the regular places I like to visit is Bushy Park in Richmond, situated near to Hampton Court Palace. Do you go there too? A few quick facts about the Diana Fountain if you’re interested… 🗝 The stunning Diana Fountain was designed in 1637 by Hubert Le Sueur at the request of King Charles […]

Outwood Common and British Wildlife Centre

Outwood Common Windmill Reigate

A 30 minute drive from Carshalton brings you to a short circular walk around Outwood Common in Redhill. It’s very muddy after rain so wellies are essential. Use the free national trust car park opposite the picturesque old windmill (Britain’s oldest working windmill no less) and follow the signposted walk. A map is provided below. […]

Woldingham Circular Walk

Woldingham walk

*Local Walks* You can take the train to, or park at, Woldingham Station, being about 30 minutes in the car from Carshalton. This is the start of a reasonably steep circular walk around the edge of the village. It takes in some of the huge grounds of Woldingham school along with surrounding farm land. See […]