On a recommendation, the lovely Julia and I visit Lakewood, a Woodland Trust nature reserve near Uckfield in East Sussex. Once part of the Rocks Estate, the mix of natural and man-made features at Lake Wood create dramatic and beautiful views. We wander around and take in the autumn colours, explore the carved rock tunnels […]
Today I am walking to Chanctonbury Ring on the South Downs Way from the west. As I approach the famous earth work, hill fort or ring of trees, however you wish to describe it, the mist rolls in. Chanctonbury Ring once has a Roman Temple built upon it, but it is more famous these days […]
Today I am in the countryside around the rural Dragon’s Green in West Sussex exploring the wonderful landscape, heritage and nature. The autumn is nearly over and the leaves have pretty much gone. There is a cold wind and I have my warm woolly hat and fingerless clothes. This area seems to have a lot […]
There are many footpaths in Sussex that intrigue me. Today I am near Petworth, in West Sussex, wandering down a seductive little track that I have spotted many times in passing. I have decided to stop the car and explore where it goes. Why not join me? PLEASE SUPPORT THE BALD EXPLORER My videos are […]
Today I am off on a short circular walk in the countryside around Slinfold, near Horsham, in West Sussex. It is autumn and the colours of the leaves are a splendour. I start beside the rebuilt Victorian church of St Peter in the heart of the village, amidst the beautiful rural buildings, such as the […]
Julia and I are exploring the autumn colours at Preston Rock Garden, just over the A23 from Preston Park, where, in a previous video we looked at the Preston Twins, the oldest Elms in the UK. The rock garden is a wonderful oasis of exotic trees and plants on a hill side built from stone […]