After completing my Queen Elizabeth II memorial walking challenge; 96k (60 miles) by virtually walking from Sonning Common to London, I retraced my steps on the virtual route from London back to Windsor (just under 29 miles). I concluded my challenge with a ‘real’ walk along the 2.64 miles ‘Long Walk’ from the Windsor Castle [...]
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The Long Walk
10 Comments CherryPie on Oct 27th 2022
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Windsor Revisited – Day Two
For breakfast I chose the continental option. It was every bit as good as I remembered it from last time. Comfortably replete, we walked through Windsor to the Cambridge Gates (The Windsor Great Park entrance to the castle).
The weather was perfect for the the walk; it was so warm we didn’t need to wear coats. [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Oct 17th 2022
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Windsor – The Long Walk
Created by King Charles II, the Long Walk was introduced in 1680 – although it was not until 1683 that the avenue was extended to its current length. The iconic Copper Horse which stands guard over the Long Walk was also a later addition.
This impressive statue, depicting King George III on horseback, was erected in [...]
8 Comments CherryPie on Jul 8th 2022
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The Savill Garden
The Savill Garden is in situated in Windsor Great Park and was created by Eric Savill who, with a few staff started work on the garden in the winter of 1932.
Eric Savill gained the permission and support of the reigning monarch, George V, to undertake this new enterprise and a site next to an existing [...]
16 Comments CherryPie on Sep 16th 2017
