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LIFETIME of WALKS by DEREK HARWOOD


Derek Harwood's Walking Records

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FAMILY CHRISTMAS WALK
RUFFORD ABBEY

Sunday 26th December 2004 .........Walk No. 609		 26th December 2004 - Family Christmas Walk - Map Courtesy www.streetmap.co.uk


Time Taken:  1.50 hrs   Distance:   Enjoyment:    Weather:   Sunny Winter's Day
 12:00 noon - 13:30 pm   1.5 miles          85%        Pleasant Sunshine & Little Breeze

Temp:     Cloud:     Rain:    Visibility:    Ground Conditions:     Wild Life:
  6oC         40%        0%        Good            Muddy Underfoot         Birds, Dogs

Total AA:    Total MH:   Total LD:    Total AW:     Other:    Total Distance:
850.5 mls      825 mls    1714.5 mls     148 mls     899.58 mls      4443 miles

Companions:   (Derek)   Tracey, Phil, Clare, Matt, Geoff, Pauline, Elizabeth
                                                              and William the dog
Points of Interest:
Rufford Country Park  -  Nottinghamshire England
Rufford Abbey Remains         Rufford Abbey Bath House
General:
Usual Christmas Day Feast by all the family, this year at Tracey and Philip's new house, and as Boxing Day's (26th December) weather forecast was good, we decided to walk off some of the pudding at Rufford Abbey. With two full car loads and Sylvia & Gran at Tracey's house watching the chocolates, we arrived at Rufford Abbey car park at noon. Geoff found a good parking spot near the entrance ready for a easy exit if necessary. We put our coats & boots on and released William the dog from the rear of the hatchback. From the car park we walked on a good path and track to the lake through the woods. As the car park was busy so the paths were busy with lots of dog walkers. It was a struggle at times to keep William away from the other dogs. Never the less still a pleasant walk in the sun. From the lake we walked alongside the Abbey ruins to the gardens. Next to no flowers at this time of year but still plenty of sculptures to keep us amused. See photographs for the variety of sculptures. We slowly returned to the car and drove home to a welcome cup of tea.
www.streepmap.co.uk, start/finish Rufford Abbey Car Park 464130/364745, via Rufford Abbey Lake 464675/365260. (Use Zoom).

Hazards: Always keep the dog on a lead when walking in public areas. There's always another dog not under control around the next corner. Good footpaths can be slippery when wet in the winter season. Always be aware.


Links: . Rufford Abbey, Rufford Abbey and Park,
26th December 2004 - Rufford Abbey - Family Posing at Sculpture
26th December 2004 - Rufford Abbey - Tracey at Metal Sculpture
26th December 2004 - Rufford Abbey - Geoff & Derek at Metal Sculpture
Recent Walks Index Page
26th December 2004 - Rufford Abbey - Ladies at Stone Sculpture
26th December 2004 - Rufford Abbey - Tracey & Phil on Stone Bench
26th December 2004 - Rufford Abbey - Clare, Tracey Phil & Elizabeth on Stone Bench
26th December 2004 - Rufford Abbey - Family on Stone Bench
26th December 2004 - Rufford Abbey - Family Hiding Behind Chimneys
26th December 2004 - Rufford Abbey - Elizabeth_behind_headless_boy
26th December 2004 - Rufford Abbey - Pauline with Modern Sculpture 26th December 2004 - Rufford Abbey - Large Sculpture by Rufford House 26th December 2004 - Rufford Abbey - Muscle Man in Bath House 26th December 2004 - Rufford Abbey - Bath House Sign 26th December 2004 - Rufford Abbey - House & Abbey Ruins

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