This was a local walk, a spur of the moment thing. The first nice day after lots of cloudy ones. I set off on a route I’d used before (crossing what I call the horse field) and ended up coming across something I didn’t expect. I had a sudden urge to wander off course to an estate I had only briefly been into before. I knew that behind it was a park. What I didn’t expect was the layout of the The Hamptons.
It’s a big estate, but well set out with lost of green space, walks, benches, kids play areas and a equipment for those who like to do their keep fit outdoors. From the top of the hill there is a great view across Worcester Park and onwards.
Having taken some photos I wandered down a grassy bank just to see where it led, and found a Wetlands area that I never knew was there. It was behind a wire fence, and I thought that was it. However, I followed the path upwards and came to a boardwalk overlooking the wetlands. Not only were there swans, but also a heron and two cormorants.
I then followed the pathway out (to see where it went, you can see I like doing this!) and carried on down until it met the pathway at the Equestrian Centre on the corner.
I thought I knew the local area. It just goes to show!
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