Today was all about relaxing and having fun at home in the garden with the family and it was perfect 💞
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You never know what you will meet along your way.
One of my favourite places
One of my favourite local places to walk to, it’s always so peaceful.
Sunday Stroll
Here I have stood and here I shall still stand.
On my evening walk I came across this amazing tree. It has seen so many things that it cannot tell. It has fought through many weather conditions. And yet it still stands.
We face many things during our lifetime and often we forget how far we have come.
Bedgebury Pinetum
Walking through the weekend…
Bedgebury Pinetum is a great place to take the family. There are paths for all abilities and you can walk or cycle.
With over 12,000 trees it’s a wonderful place to explore.
Parking is plentiful and is a set daily rate, although there is an early bird rate if you arrive early and leave before 11am.
You can hire bikes, walk the tree tops at Go Ape, find the Gruffalo sculptures, play on the play park equipment and more.
You can take your own picnic to enjoy or visit the onsite cafe.
Paths
Some paths I walk more often but they never stay the same. And that’s what I love so much about being outside the ever changing landscape.
Samphire Hoe
It was a little misty out today.
Samphire Hoe is at the foot of the cliffs between Dover and Folkestone. It is ideal for a short walk for many abilities as there is a wheelchair and pushchair friendly path.
There is a small tea Kiosk serving a variety of snacks and drinks.
The car park is pay and display but is not expensive.
Today the views were limited but still beautiful, on a clear day you can see France.
Exploring Herne Bay
When I was younger I lived in Herne Bay and today exploring Kent took me and my family back there.
Much of the landscape is similar but there are some big changes, the pier had a fire and so feels totally transformed from what it was when I was younger. The sports pavilion that was at the end of the pier no longer exists.
The seafront gardens are still beautifully manicured with vibrant flowers with plenty of benches to sit and eat your ice cream.
A bronze statue of Amy Johnson who was the first women to fly solo from England to Australia in 1930 stands facing the sea. She sadly lost her life off the coast of Herne Bay in January 1941.
A lovely few hours spent on the penny machines, walking along the pier, discussing the sea defences, eating ice cream and strolling along the coast line.
Woodland Wonder
What a beautiful evening to take a walk through the woods to see the flower carpets appearing.
So many wood anemones, primroses and a sprinkling of bluebells.
Taking in the fresh air and listening to an audiobook no better way to have some me time.
Tulip Trail
Just beautiful, I can’t wait to see the tulips start to flower across Kent. These are from @nationaltrust Sissinghurst Castle Garden on our last visit.
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