tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post3095139716004817476..comments2024-03-28T11:16:38.801+00:00Comments on SWC - This Week's Walks: Wednesday Walk - Haddenham to Stone (or to Aylesbury) via Waddesdon Manor (NT Top 10 attraction)Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11395064086819994526noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-81544648313206087862017-04-13T12:16:54.824+01:002017-04-13T12:16:54.824+01:00n=11 emerged from a rather crowded train at Hadden...n=11 emerged from a rather crowded train at Haddenham in w=muted-sunshine-which-quickly-brighten-to-full-sunshine for a delightful stroll through pleasantly rolling countryside with some dramatic views of the chilterns. Spring was definitely springing -- in particular, we were treated to a carpet of dandelions on the approach to Waddesdon Manor which painted almost an entire small field yellow. Also, while the daffodils of "daffodil valley" had passed their prime -- we were surprised to find a good number of snakehead frittilleries and the tulips on the grounds of the manor were stunning. Waddesdon Manor itself impressively lived up to its billing -- very much a French chateaux. We lost 2 of our group to visit the house with the remaining 9 heading to the pub (4 stopping in the churchyard for sandwiches) for a late lunch/drink. The Long Dog served interesting and tasty food very efficiently. The route after lunch passed by several more modest dwellings and descended through a gentle valley with open views treating the group to 50 shades of green on display in the trees bursting with spring enthusiasm. Upon arrival in Stone, 7 had a quick drink at the pub before making a dash for the bus with 3 topping the day off with a final drink at the station pub back in London.Stargazerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06207931214700279104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-5080027901157913222017-04-11T11:21:44.237+01:002017-04-11T11:21:44.237+01:00is anyone doing any of the shortcuts please? 14m ...is anyone doing any of the shortcuts please? 14m bit too much for canine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com