It is that time of year again, when I take part in the Civil Service Mega Miles challenge. This year I aim to walk 100 miles in June, hoping that ‘life’ doesn’t get in the way!
On day two of the challenge I had the opportunity for a post shift walk at Attingham Park. Just after [...]
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Mega Miles Challenge
2 Comments CherryPie on Jun 2nd 2026
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Kiftsgate Court Gardens
Kiftsgate Court Gardens has been on my ‘To Do’ list for far too long. When we visited the nearby Hidcot Garden several years ago, a friend told us that he thought that Kiftsgate was the better garden of the two. We have been meaning to visit ever since but every time we were in the [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on May 29th 2026
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Attingham Park on a Sunny Day
I had a morning meeting to discuss the Attingham Park social walks of which I am one of the walk leaders. We discussed previous walks and the walks scheduled going forward.
It was a perfect day for a walk so after the meeting had finished I set off along the mile walk in the direction of [...]
4 Comments CherryPie on May 7th 2026
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52 Ways to Walk – Four
Week 14 – Walk With Your Ears
Due to other commitments and unfavourable weather it took me a while to get around to a walk after my Tuesday afternoon volunteering shift at Attingham Park. My first walk of the year was a perfect opportunity for a ‘Listening’ walk. This time of year is filled with birdsong [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on Mar 31st 2026
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Attingham Park Community Walk
Today I was one of the walk leaders for the WWII community walk in Attingham Park. It has always rained when I have walked this route for the Attingham Park community walks. Today was no exception.
As we set off on the WWII part of the walk we were treated a spectacular grouping of deer near [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on Mar 28th 2026
