Boxing Day Box Hill Hike

I was accompanied by our eldest daughter Rebecca on the eight-mile Box Hill Hike, a signposted route that takes in the peaks and troughs to be enjoyed in the Box Hill, Mickleham and Headley Heath area. Without pushing it, and minus the coffee and lunch stops, we completed it in a respectable three hours. Much of this was down to me not looking at everything, as I deliberately left my binoculars at home. Even so, 10 Common Buzzards, two Red Kites and a couple of Marsh Tits were recorded, but it was generally quiet. There were few serious walkers about, but hundreds of others in family groups, with tots wobbling along in Christmas jumpers, adults in Santa hats and dogs whose collars and coats were bedecked with tinsel. Everybody seemed to be in a good mood, no doubt enjoying the sunshine and fresh air, which was to be enjoyed with at least one eye on the weather - we are due a lengthy downpour this afternoon.

Comments

Derek Faulkner said…
Not much chance of doing that today, it's gusting to 60mph and raining here on Sheppey.
Steve Gale said…
Bitter here Derek after a very wet night
Missed the downpour this morning, had a two hour walk this afternoon!
Steve Gale said…
We had a very cold, damp morning that cheered up a bit this afternoon - still, I suppose it is winter...

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