Look what we found

[SueAppleRun]

We knew it was there, well i did anyway so for our walk after work we went to have a look, it’s a bit over a kilometre round. A 9 hole golf course that looks like it hasn’t been used for some years but someone still mows paths round and through.

It’s surrounded by trees, hawthorn in flower horse chestnut coming out, poplar trees and many others, next time I will take the phone and some photos

More than usual bird song, smells of flowers and trees, 2 magpies in front of us 2 for joy and deep blue sky above, what more would anyone want?

I had already walked to work and back today and extra hour and a half at work sorting out things that needed sorting out so just a short walk

Stay safe and well and run strong

[Oldgirlruns Graduate]

What a great find!

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Oldgirlruns]

It was, I knew it was there but hadn’t remembered such beauty

I hope you are well and still able to run

[skysue16 Graduate]

Sounds a lovely find!

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to skysue16]

It really was thanks we are very happy and less than a mile from home

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Sounds like a great place to get some quiet running in WillowandSola.

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Dexy5]

It was so peaceful and less people than the park lake and track

[Nilsam Graduate]

It sounds fascinating...I would be tempted to try Google maps too to have a peek. 👀👣

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Nilsam]

I couldn’t post the pic that sometimes happens to me on sundays

[misswobble Graduate]

Oh how lovely! What a find 😃. Sounds a good place to have a run in peace

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to misswobble]

It’s lovely you wouldn’t know it is surrounded by houses

[Roxdog Graduate]

We have been blessed by such beautiful weather, birds and beautiful smells of spring haven't we - it helps through this strange period. We discovered some hidden little wilderness areas on our walk today. Thought it was about time I walked with my husband instead of a lone run this morning. The air was so fresh and sweet!

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Roxdog]

It certainly feels fresher and cleaner

[Maddee_6333 Graduate]

Sounds lovely. Looking forward to seeing the pictures.

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Maddee_6333]

It’s like being on the downs miles from anywhere but less than a mile from home just lovely

[Granspeed Graduate]

Lovely spot to find. Sounds ideal for walks & runs. I love it when the smells are good too! So evocative, smells. 🤔😄

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Granspeed]

I’m finding them even better this year without smoking, on my all home from work there are a couple of lilac trees and i always pause to sniff

[Granspeed Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

😄 I have been known to stand under the local crab apple tree, just sniffing. 🤣🤣

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Granspeed]

Ah lovely

[massagemum]

Sounds perfect! I'm currently running on grass round a field and wondering if street running will be easier?

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to massagemum]

I find street running a bit easier than grass go a little faster but grass is kinder on the knees

[massagemum in reply to SueAppleRun]

I think I'll stick to grass for now, then will try the street in a week or two when I'm running a bit more and stronger. Or maybe for 2 grass runs and 1 street run. Thank you 😊

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to massagemum]

Keep us updated i will be interested to see how you find the different surfaces

[san_ray70 in reply to massagemum]

When we joined a gym a few years ago, we were told not to run on pavements as it tells on your knees. We both have bad knees anyway, I am 72 hubby is 69 glad we took his advice. We were fairly active before everything closed though.

[59er Graduate]

I feel a new running route coming on! 😉

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to 59er]

It’s great to find somewhere new to run