Monthly Archives: July 2014

70a – Lymington to Keyhaven

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Wingclipped

Lymington River looked spectacular this morning. Wow! To the south east of the town is a large marina. It went on and on for some two thirds of a mile in an endless clang of ropes slapping against masts. Just … Continue reading →

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69i – Needs Oar Point to Lymington

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Wingclipped

There are times, I imagine, when postmen think twice about whether to deliver letter or not. We met quite a few cows on our road trip today. We treated them with caution and respect; we have been chased or herded … Continue reading →

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69h – St Leonard’s Grange to Needs Oar Point

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Wingclipped

As we left St Leonard’s Grange we passed Needs Oar Point. It is just a field today, but for a brief period it was an airfield during World War Two. In 1943 the land was levelled, ditches filled in, hedges … Continue reading →

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69g – Buckler’s Hard to St Leonard’s Grange

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Wingclipped

Every now and again I take a picture of roadkill. My wife looks at me in exasperation as I take pictures of various animals which have been flattened and split open before their time. I accept that it is something … Continue reading →

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69f – Beaulieu to Buckler’s Hard

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Wingclipped

How small is the smallest pony you’ve ever seen? We saw a tiny one! Look at the bird standing just behind it and you’ll see how very small this pony was. After many miles of road walking we were pleased, … Continue reading →

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69e – Beaulieu

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Wingclipped

Beaulieu is well known for its connection with cars. It is home to the world-famous Beaulieu National Motor Museum. I went there as a child. I cannot remember too much about it, except I remember a car shaped like an … Continue reading →

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69d – The New Forest to Beaulieu

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Wingclipped

When we reached Beaulieu, the others plodded on while I stopped to take a photo. After all, it really is quite a beautiful place. As I stood still for a quiet moment and took in the view I heard my … Continue reading →

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69c – Lepe to The New Forest

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Wingclipped

When we left the beach at Lepe we faced a task. This was to walk four miles up to Beaulieu (on a road) and cross the Beaulieu River (on a road). We would then have to walk four miles back … Continue reading →

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