The walk was gentle with a few ups and downs, mostly on good paths. Along the way, we spotted herds of deer, plenty of red kites, and lots of unseasonal ladybirds! There was a cafe at the start and a pub waiting for us at the end.
I’ll share more pictures on Facebook. Check link for route
Started at Bedford Park with coffee (and hot sausage roll with brown sauce) at the modern cafe/visitor centre.
Weather wasn't great, a bit wet and muddy but rain had stopped. Saw a large herd of wild deer outside park.
Highlight of walk was the massive "Wellingtonia Redwood" trees (see above) in the former Royal hunting ground now called Havering Country Park.
There is a deer park in Bedford Park where people fed the deer carrots (contrary to signs) through the fence. Walled garden was closed which was a shame.
Since it was St Patricks Day we stopped off for a drink (and a pint of guinness for me) at the Orange Tree pub beer garden.
Check out "Walking in Essex" by Peter Aylmer and Facebook link other photos. See map of route below.
