Exploring the Delights of Burton Mill Pond in West Sussex

Exploring the Delights of Burton Mill Pond in West Sussex

Julia Hartley and I are taking an enthusiastic stroll around the picturesque Burton Mill Pond, a holding pond for the once productive mill of the same name in the Burton Park Estate. Passing from the old lodge house, we find evidence of its former glory in a delightful avenue of ancient and colossal sweet chestnut […]

How to Geocache with the Bald Explorer and the Purple Ranger

How to Geocache with the Bald Explorer and the Purple Ranger

A decade or so ago the Geocaching craze started to become widespread. Thanks to the proliferation of smart phones with their GPS capabilities the hobby is now simpler and even more fun. Geocaching is treasure hunt with millions of hidden troves or caches discreetly hidden all over the world. The fun is finding them and […]

Changes in The Countryside – Around Ashurst in West Sussex

The Changes in The Countryside - Around Ashurst West Sussex

Taking an old 1977s guide book I am interested in observing the changes, if any, within the last 41 years in the rural landscape. The lovely Julia Hartley is with me to keep me on track and help to decipher differences from the text. We are in the countryside around the Ashurst area in West […]