tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post1087271215141744831..comments2024-03-28T11:16:38.801+00:00Comments on SWC - This Week's Walks: Sunday Walk 1 – the East Hertfordshire countrysideAndrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11395064086819994526noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-57221673111251545082016-09-19T11:40:53.054+01:002016-09-19T11:40:53.054+01:00n=8 alighted from the train but one stayed behind ...n=8 alighted from the train but one stayed behind at the station to wait for a friend who was driving but sadly we never saw them again.<br /><br />Perfect early autumnal weather for walking, w=dry-mild-and-cloudy, and we set off at a medium pace to try to reach the lunch-time pub around 1pm as we all opted to do the 12 mile option. The splendid rolling countryside and woodland was only marred by the sad sight of the horse chestnut trees autumnal leaves ruined by the depredations of the leaf miner ant. Will they ever find a way to get rid of this pest?<br /><br />Excellent roasts and fish at the lunch-time pub before the gentle amble back along lovely riverside valley paths. Three opted for the 15.47 whilst 3 others (Moontiger was marching to his own drum) had a riverside drink before catching the next train 30mins later. Lovely day out on one of our often under-appreciated Hertfordshire walks. One or two issues with the written directions which will be passed on to the walks author. I also made a note to make a winter visit to the bird watching and nature reserve near St Margarets which would make a nice short day out.PeteBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02135468832090264900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-36033526596031300682016-09-19T10:42:47.670+01:002016-09-19T10:42:47.670+01:00Thank you Pete (& everyone) for a fantastic da...Thank you Pete (& everyone) for a fantastic day out! You'll be pleased to hear we safely caught the 15.47 so were safely back in London in time (phew)! Keldanoreply@blogger.com