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 […]
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 […]
London’s oldest Thames bridge still in use – easy circular river walk to Richmond via the mini Twickenham ferry
*Walks* Here’s a short 2-mile circular wander around Richmond and Twickenham with a stop off at a Tapas bar overlooking Richmond Bridge pictured above. The structure was built in 1777 and is the oldest surviving Thames bridge within Greater London still in use today. You can start this walk from Richmond Railway Station in the […]
Historic Lingfield village in Surrey where even the library is dated 1474
*Walks* The charming old village of Lingfield in Surrey, is a lovely place to wander around and soak up the medieval atmosphere. It’s less than 40 minutes by car from Carshalton or you can get the train and change at Norwood Junction. It’s so steeped in history that even the local community library is dated […]
The Beautiful and Touching Air Forces Memorial and the Magna Carta site
*Walks* This 5-mile circular walk is about 50 minutes drive* from Carshalton and it takes in this incredible memorial. If you have an interest in history, especially military history, this place is a must-visit. It’s free to enter and you can take a short climb to the top of this hilltop monument to survey the […]
Photogenic trail around the Surrey village of Shere providing some Movie Magic
*Localish Walks* Have you been to Shere? An ever-so quaint Surrey village on the Tillingbourne river. It’s been used as a location in films such as The Holiday, Bridget Jones and Four Weddings and a Funeral. It was a rather overcast day when we went, but that doesn’t spoil anything. It takes around 40 minutes […]