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• Walking Letheringsett to Holt approx 1.5 miles

  

  05/10/11 - .....following the hedge down into woods there are the remains of the old railway line, smothered in primroses in Spring and some really good views over the countryside

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  I’d forgotten what it is to have a puppy. 

  For 5 years I’ve had the privilege of walking with a dog who returns instantly I blow the whistle. My dear foot shadow and I drifted in our own world together absorbed by the countryside. The 5 month old puppy’s response to a whistle is to be a diminishing speck two fields away. Hence I’ve had to find ever more isolated walks so no one sees the Embarrassment. One, fortunately is close to home. 

  Most people having found the Ford at Letheringsett are content to stay close by, perhaps crossing the bridge and strolling to Little Thornage or even to the Kings Head.

  But walk up an initially unpromising stony field track you'll find lofty views over the Glaven Valley to one side of the ridge and over to Hunworth at the other. Here I’ve seen either weasels or stoats playing together and what I am sure were a large flock of waxwings. Carrying on and following the hedge down into woods there are the remains of a high, disused railway embankment, smothered in primroses in Spring and some really good views over the countryside.  Eventually this brings you to Spout Hills with its concrete water basin used as Holt Towns water supply prior to the Victorian improvements. Finally seizing the puppy, into Holt itself and a welcome cup of tea.

   

  Cottages convenient for Spout Hill and the Railway walk that accept dogs.  Spring Barn (sleeps 2), Avocets (sleeps 4), Hornbeam (sleeps 5), Jazmine (sleeps 4), Old Rose (sleeps 6), The Croft ( Sleeps 5), The Mount (Sleeps 4)

• Wells

  

  ......we had a good wander taking in the relative tranquilty of the Buttlands and the Globe pub.........

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  This Autumn is providing some astonishingly good weather so as we avoid the coastal villages and towns in the Summer, Wells became our choice of destination. Well, it could have been August. The town was heaving with a party atmosphere; people were obviously delighted to have such a good day, so unexpected in October and were taking full advantage with coffee shops, delis, fish and chip shops and pubs lively. The Quayside was lined with children 'Crabbing' , the crabs clearly unaware the Season had finished.

  We had a good wander taking in the relative tranquilty of the Buttlands and the Globe pub ( a bit disappointed with my salad - the leaves were brown at the edges and Portion Control was keen)

  FInally ending up at the playground on the Quayside complete with benches nicely positioned to keep an eye on the Pirate Ship which seemed to have more Dads in it than children.

  Although we kept to Wells Town and quay, the splendid beach is a short drive/long walk away and on the to do list although we may have to wait till January to avoid the crowds.

   

  Closest Cottages: - Dogger Inn Wells, Jolly Sailors Wells, The Old Chapel Warham, Chapel Cottage Warham, Primrose Cottage Stiffkey, Walnut Tree Cottage Stiffkey.

• Christmas at the Thursford Collection

  

  27/11/11 - Fantasy Christmas for the kids

  A good morning out, the children were fascinated with the Christmas displays and the experience  was just long enough for their attention span. There was also stage entertainment which looked interesting but at 2 and 4 y o mine were a bit young for this. We'll definitely go again next year - its a pleasant kick off for Christmas.  The Thursford Collection itself is centered on steam engines so there are  some evocative  photographs and information on the past use of steam engines in the countryside.  

• BBC Springwatch location, Pensthorpe nr Fakenham

  

  19/01/12 - I can see why this was the chosen BBC location for Springwatch

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  Its a most idyllic spot and really showcases the beauty of Norfolk. We loved feeding time which you can watch from the covered, glazed, warm ! viewing room but the highlight of the visit was the tour. This is a well planned trip that takes you to the far flung parts of the Reserve and encompasses elevated views over the old gravel pits and the Glaven River  - it was astonishingly lovely. The guide engaged us all with humour and interesting facts about the area.

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