The Quest for England
A more personal set of videos exploring England, it’s towns, villages and countryside.
I am taking a gentle walk along the banks of the river Arun on my way to the nature reserve at Amberley Brooks in West Sussex. I pass a beautiful farm and some fabulous landscape. Leaving behind the 13th century bridge at Greatham, it is a windy day, but such a beautiful journey with plenty […]
The village of Storrington is lovely save for one thing, the Steyning to Amberley/Pulborough road that ploughs through its centre. Mentioned in the Domesday Book, the village sits at the north face of the South Downs above Worthing on the river Stor where tanneries and mills once stood. Now a pretty collection of Georgian and […]
Today I take a stroll on Worthing’s shingle beach to think about the future for the Bald Explorer videos once lockdown is lifted, even if it is only lifted a small amount. I also consider the silly trolls and naysayers who worry too much about the work I do, but more importantly, I give thanks […]
Following on from my previous video in which I started at the base of Chanctonbury Hill and journeyed eastwards towards Steyning on the old lane at the foot of the South Downs, in this episode, I venture westwards and find myself clambering up to the top of the steep hill. Beautiful woodland and gorgeous scenery […]
Today I am travelling around Chanctonbury Hill in West Sussex, close to Wiston House. I am walking eastwards away from the great ring of trees on top of the landmark hill between Washington and Steyning. On my journey I find a road closure, a tumbled down farm, an ornate passenger bridge and some inquisitive sheep. […]
There is a definite feeling of relaxation after seven weeks in lockdown in Worthing, and I am sure this is reflected up and down the country. I take a stroll into town, keeping my distance, to see just how busy or not the town centre is, and which shops, if any, have started to open […]