Back to the usual! Not much to say really apart from it was nice and sunny!
Showing posts with label Clapham. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Clapham. Show all posts
Thursday, 13 June 2013
#3 Twinwoods
7.52 Miles
Back to the usual! Not much to say really apart from it was nice and sunny!
Back to the usual! Not much to say really apart from it was nice and sunny!
Sunday, 9 June 2013
#2 Twinwood & Clapham Park
8.2 Miles
Another day and another walk around the Twinwood area. I'm afraid I might be doing this quite a lot! Due to working shifts I often don't get out of bed till late, and in the past this has meant I don't go out for a walk as I can't be bothered to plan a route or drive anywhere. So heading north from home, out towards Twinwoods is pretty much the only option (unless I walk more on the roads).
Today was pretty much my 'normal' route, with a slight variation towards the end. I added 3/4's of a mile onto the route by walking round Clapham Park. In theory (according to Satmap) the path cut through a wood and into open fields. It looks like the woods have been allowed to expand a little (up to date maps show this!), so I ended up walking through more woods than planned as it was getting dark.... But it was good to get out in the sun beforehand!
Another day and another walk around the Twinwood area. I'm afraid I might be doing this quite a lot! Due to working shifts I often don't get out of bed till late, and in the past this has meant I don't go out for a walk as I can't be bothered to plan a route or drive anywhere. So heading north from home, out towards Twinwoods is pretty much the only option (unless I walk more on the roads).
Today was pretty much my 'normal' route, with a slight variation towards the end. I added 3/4's of a mile onto the route by walking round Clapham Park. In theory (according to Satmap) the path cut through a wood and into open fields. It looks like the woods have been allowed to expand a little (up to date maps show this!), so I ended up walking through more woods than planned as it was getting dark.... But it was good to get out in the sun beforehand!
Friday, 31 May 2013
#32 & #33 Twinwoods and Manton Lane.
#32 & #33 Twinwoods and Manton Lane.
I am trying to get out and about more often, so using a few local walks seemed a no brainer. This walk is mainly around arable fields and whilst I would never describe it as amazing, it is nice enough, and more importantly it's outside!
7.52 Miles
125 MetresI am trying to get out and about more often, so using a few local walks seemed a no brainer. This walk is mainly around arable fields and whilst I would never describe it as amazing, it is nice enough, and more importantly it's outside!
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| Yellow is so on fashion this season... |
The paths on the whole are good and the field margins wide. On a good day you do get decent views across Bedford with the twin hangers of Cardington clearly standing out. Twinwoods itself is an old RAF base, and it's most notable claim to flame is that it's where Glenn Miller took off from before disappearing. Friday, 18 January 2013
#16 Clapham and Twinwoods
#16 Clapham and Twinwoods
Distance - 8.03 Miles
Ascent - 113 Metres
Today was the first day of Snowmageddon so I had planned to get out early, do a walk and get home before the roads descended into anarchy. As it happens the snow came early so I was stuck at home. I then remembered it was actually possible (!) to start a walk from home and you didn't have to drive somewhere for a walk.
Distance - 8.03 Miles
Ascent - 113 Metres
Today was the first day of Snowmageddon so I had planned to get out early, do a walk and get home before the roads descended into anarchy. As it happens the snow came early so I was stuck at home. I then remembered it was actually possible (!) to start a walk from home and you didn't have to drive somewhere for a walk.
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| Heading up the Baulk |
I decided to have a wander up past Clapham towards Twinwoods. This is mostly arable fields, so isn't the most interesting but with the snow should be fun. From the Baulk onwards the road/track wasn't gritted and even some locals were struggling. The track leads up to the old Twinwoods airfield camp and the old huts are still used by farmers.
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