20 May 2010

Adstock, Singleborough, Great Horwood, Addington circular, 7 miles

Another walk with Walking for Wellbeing's first client, this was the hottest day of the year so far with temperatures topping 25 degrees from occasional blazing sunshine. When away from the main road, the countryside on the route is very quiet and varied; few hills but different cattle, crops and grasses, occasional water and lots of lovely trees. The views weren't particularly stunning but the scenery was lovely.

Spring was in full flow with butterflies, birds and bugs plentiful. Floral smells came at us from every angle, blossoms, rape, cow-beans, cowslip, billions of buttercups and other wild flowers. Our lunch spot was dotted with wild mint and its small purple flowers among the long grass, which tickled my nose as we sat and ate ham and brie wraps in the shade of a huge tree.

Apart from the tranquility rarely being broken by the main road, it was a very pretty walk and one I'd definitely do again.