Monthly Archives: January 2014

63e – Hayling Island Part V

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Wingclipped

Mid-way through our walk along the southern shores of Haying Island we came to Funland.  We are never known to skip a log flume or roller coaster if one is on offer, but today everything seemed quiet and shut up.  The … Continue reading →

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63d – Hayling Island Part IV

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Wingclipped

As we strolled along Hayling Island beach we got buzzed by a low-flying aircraft – look out!  Here it comes for another pass! Phew  That was close! For a good 20 minutes or so this aircraft circled over the beach.  It … Continue reading →

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63c – Hayling Island Part III

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Wingclipped

How can I explain how pleased we were to be back at the coast?  By submitting the photographic evidence! The minute we arrived back at the coast Ben and Catherine, who are exceptionally good at arguing when they want to, … Continue reading →

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63b – Hayling Island Part II

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Wingclipped

Having successfully navigated the deepest puddle encountered on our walk thus far, we continued on south and eventually reached Mengham Rithe.  Mengham Rithe sits at the south east corner of Hayling Island.  In its time it has seen oyster farming … Continue reading →

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63a – Hayling Island Part I

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Wingclipped

Having finished our last walk with a two mile stretch of road, we started this one with a similar stretch.  It wasn’t particularly interesting; it wasn’t particularly pleasant.  We were pleased to get off the roads and onto some footpaths, … Continue reading →

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62d – Langstone to Hayling Island

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Wingclipped

In 1824 a new 960 foot long bridge from Langstone to Hayling Island was opened.  It was the first permanently dry connection to the island from the mainland and it had a 40 foot long swing bridge in the middle … Continue reading →

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62c – Emsworth to Langstone

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Wingclipped

As we approached Hayling Island we passed through Langstone and its Grade II listed Old Mill building.  The Old Mill was originally a windmill, dating back to about 1730 but was derelict by the mid-1930’s.  It stood next to a … Continue reading →

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62b – Emsworth Part II

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Wingclipped

Emsworth has a small harbour which is situated between two tidal ponds.  As we walked out of Slipper Mill Pond and into the harbour area we left West Sussex and walked into Hampshire.  It was low tide when we walked along … Continue reading →

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62a – Emsworth Part I

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Wingclipped

What a day for a Boxing Day walk!  The sky was blue; the day was crisp; the wind was hardly stirring; the waters were still.  Nature was looking its best.  In the first field we came to a pony trotted … Continue reading →

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The Coastal Path in Berlin – Berlin Wall Part V

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Wingclipped

Just beyond the replica of the Berlin Wall on Bernauer Strasse is a memorial to its victims.  The Berlin Wall was put up on 13 August 1961 and fell on 9 November 1989.  During that time at least 136 people are known to … Continue reading →

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