Author Archives: Kate

The George & Dragon, Shipley

  Five Wombles ventured out on a beautiful sunny day in August, starting from the George & Dragon in Shipley. Gloriously green and picturesque countryside as a given for our walks, there were many other sights to see along the way, highlights pictured below: bee hives, a tree house, a wonderfully gnarly old tree, a rickety wooden river crossing (which we sat to eat half-way snacks), hay bales, Max the […]

The Woodman, Hammerpot

  Delighted to be joined by 10 (now honorary) Wombles, Great Uncle Bulgaria (Mike) and Bungo (Kate) led the group on a colourful bluebell walk, on what turned out to be a wonderfully sunny, warm day. Pretty and picturesque woodland to appreciate all the way for our May wombling, which seemed even better in the company of a lovely bunch of friends and family, sharing the wonders of nature and […]

The Black Rabbit, Arundel

  Not quite the gloriously sunny weather we enjoyed for our wedding weekend exactly one year ago to the day (8th April) three of us, the bride, groom and joined by best man Phil, set out in the rain. It continued to rain the whole way but we Wombles are hardy creatures, a bit of rain isn’t going to stop us. We figured, at least it wasn’t freezing cold with […]

The Crown Inn, Dial Post

  With freezing temperatures and snow for the few days leading up to our March walk we looked out the window Sunday morning and although 16% chance of rain and 9 degrees we decided to venture out and we’re so pleased we did. Starting from the village pub we took a circular route, taking in areas of land with free roaming animals and passing through the impressive Knepp castle estate. […]