Today’s walk from Cholsey Grange CL is a short stroll. For the last few weeks I have been suffering from Policeman’s Heel (Plantar fasciitis) this is not good for someone who likes to walk as much as me. The physiotherapist has advised that I need to rest it and only take short walks. When we discussed this there was a difference of opinion of what constituted a short walk. I think short is less than five miles, whereas my physio thinks it is about a mile. So I am splitting the difference and walking three miles today.
(more…)
Category: Oxfordshire
-
A Three Mile Walk From Cholsey Grange CL
-
Kites and Windmills
We have now settled into our routine at Cholsey Grange CL. With the site owners Ted and Jackie away for a couple of weeks we are looking after things for them. This is a familiar role we have undertaken for a couple of years and it is a great place to be. “Looking after” mainly involves meeting and greeting, keeping an eye on the garden and riding on Ted’s mower. Also within my bailiwick is feeding the chickens and Perkin the cat.
(more…) -
Back at Cholsey Grange CL
Whilst we enjoy travelling around exploring new parts of the country and visiting new sites it is good to occasionally visit old favourites. One such spot is Cholsey Grange CL in the village of Ibstone in Buckinghamshire. We have been coming to this site regularly since we started caravanning. It is a great location for walking, a cracking site and has the bonus of being close to Lolly and Toby so we can catch up with them during our stay.
(more…) -
An Eleven Mile Jam About from Cholsey Grange CL
After yesterday’s short stroll I have plans for a longer walk. It is a while since I have managed more than a six mile walk, at home work commitments have restricted my walking to a couple of hours a day. So this tour I intend getting a few good walks in.
(more…) -
Cricket Memories and The White Hart
Once again we are packed up and back on the road, I am beginning to believe that like Ben Rumson, Lee Marvin’s character in Paint Your Wagon (another favourite film of mine), I was born under a wandering star. These days I just can’t wait to get on the road. It’s not that I don’t enjoy being back at home. We have had a great time catching up with friends in recent weeks, but travelling and not knowing what’s round the next corner is always exhilarating.
(more…) -
Farewell to Cholsey Grange
We have just about reached the end of our stay at Cholsey Grange, Ted and Jackie return tomorrow and we will be packing up and heading home. The relaxing lifestyle of caravanning will be forgotten next week when I will be busily trying to fit in work whilst catching up with the gardening.
(more…) -
The Other Way Around to Aston Rowant Nature Reserve
It is another very hot day. After my walk to Aston Rowant Nature Reserve a couple of days ago I am keen to pay another visit, this time walking down the chalk escarpment to fully appreciate the views.
(more…) -
Aston Rowant Nature Reserve
It has been a busy morning on Cholsey Grange CL. Along with the normal chores of feeding chickens and Perkins the cat it is time to get the mower out and cut the grass. Lynnie spent last night with Lolly so I was alone in the Coachman and need to make sure it is spick and span for her return.
(more…) -
A Walk to Fingest and Turville from Cholsey Grange
A few years ago whilst visiting Cholsey Grange we got chatting to the couple pitched next to us. Since then we have become good friends with Richard and Trudie and for the second year running they have planned their visit to Cholsey Grange to coincide with our stay. It was great to catch up with them last night and to share news and stories of travels.
(more…) -
Walking to Turville Heath and Turville from Cholsey Grange.
Usually when we are travelling I write a blog for each day, but this stay at Cholsey Grange has coincided with a busy spell of work. It fits in perfectly for me because I can take the dogs for a few miles in the morning, come back and feed Jackie’s chickens and Perkins the cat.
(more…)