On Sunday 18 November 2012 Tony Norton led a circular walk from Saunderton via Knaphill. Sheila Bravin kindly provided the following photographs of the day's rambling, in most cases with captions, which I have reproduced beneath the relevant photographs:
The train journey from Marylebone took the ramblers to the station at Saunderton.
Led by Tony the group head out in November sunshine
Temporarily blinded by the strong sun
Leaving Saunderton
The first country lane of the day
Open countryside in view
Beautiful cottages in glorious Chiltern setting
Friendly cyclists share the road
Regular walking keeps you fit at any age
The ramblers admire the Chiltern scenery
Eyes shaded in the cool November air and winter sun.
Captivating!!
Uphil through the woods on a carpet of late autumn leaves
Some may describe walking as a form of meditation
So walkers often appear deep in their own thoughts
This photogeaph could make a great wall display
Just wonderful - fresh air, sunshine and nature at its best
Windyhaugh House
The Church opposite Windyhaugh
St Lawrence
Towards the mausoleum which was seen from the train on the way to Saunderton
Time to pause and admire the flintstone construction
Within the mausoleum
A red kite always attracts the attention of ramblers
Still on terra firma - for now at any rate!!
Forest glades, late autumn, sun rays strong and penetrating
Another stunning display of nature
The walkers are making their way down into the valley
Careful listening to warn of approaching cars
The junction to High Wycombe
Footpaths cross but not for Tony's group - lunch in High Wycombe calls!!
Smoke rises from chimney typifying traditional winter nwarming
A steep hill down portending an upward climb later
Sign on a meeting house near High Street
Entrance to High Street, high Wycombe
Views back on the path
Meeting Hall table top sale invites
Not the chosen pub!!
Lunch at George and Dragon
to tempt one back!!
Courtyard of the George and Dragon
Sunday lunch - roast beef , with all the trimmings
Nothing like a nice beer to wash down a fish lunch!!
Note the roaring fire in the background, snug
Lamb and beef, with massive Yorkshire pudding
The Plough pub has a roof garden
And there was also the Swan
Some places of interest in the locality
Well kept cottages in tiny lane
Another view of mausoleum from footpath on way back to Saunderton
Capturing the autumn
Cars do drive up here during the day
Steep climbs
Wonderful view of land and sky at top
Caring for the straggling photographer
Off path due to mud and puddles covering entire path
Tree roots can be tricky
Found the correct path after a small detour
November sun makes a long shadow
Autumn and winter splendour
Working farm
The end of the walk and the beginning of the journey home - all thanks to Tony for a splendid day's walking |