The End of our Walk

It wasn't necessarily going to be the end of our walk but after 11.5 miles mostly in the rain and with wet feet we decided to do the remaining 4.5 miles another day.  We had a very welcome bowl of soup and coffee in the pub and then we were thrown out (that's never happened before).  It was just because the landlady wanted to close up and have a break not because we were misbehaving.  Luckily Andy soon arrived to take us home.

We really loved this walk.  We were next to the river virtually the whole way and it was very unspoilt and quiet.  The weather was against us unfortunately.  We had looked at the weather forecast and we had hoped to get most of the walk done before it rained but sadly that wasn't to be.

Even More Animal Hazards

After encountering an electrified fence and going through yet another field of cows we saw this notice. I'm glad we didn't see it before we went into the field.

More Animal Problems

We had to walk through fields of cows which neither of us was that keen on. One of the cows did follow us for a while but we managed to shake it off and took this photo when we were safely behind a gate. We thought the cow standing on the hill looked like it was going to jump in the Thames or it was playing "I'm the king of the castle".

Rescue Party

I know we've been out for a while but there really was no need to send out a helicopter for us!

Water Hazard

As you can see you really are right next to the river on this walk, luckily Angela didn't fall in! The rain had really set in by now so we were glad of our waterproof trousers - pity the boots/shoes didn't turn out to be as waterproof.

Rushey Lock

I expect that frog is enjoying the rain more than Angela!

Our First Animal Problem

Angela trying not to fall down a badger sett.

Catherine's Wood

Catherine liked the strange effect caused by the seemingly dead wood beneath the trees.

Our First Problem

We hadn't been going long when we realised we'd lost the river (nothing to do with talking too much - I'm sure).  We had to climb down a bank and over a fence and from the looks of things we were not the first people to do this!

At the Start

Just about to start at Newbridge.

 

Well it was new in 1250!  If you look closely you can see Brendan on the bridge.