Island Life Magazine Ltd February / March 2016 | Page 73

COUNTRY LIFE

different birds who live in this protected
area. It is a similar experience to a visit to
Newtown Creek.
Walking along the path by the creek it
continues to be uneven so you have to
watch your step. This part of the walk is
about a half to two-thirds of a mile long.
Then you reach the end of the creek side
path and turn right and back up the hill
to re-join the main pathway. Then it is all

up a gentle incline for the rest of the walk
back to the car park.
When it is wet you definitely need
wellies or stout walking boots, even on
the main path. Whatever the weather
though this is a lovely simple and
straightforward walk suitable for all at
any time of the year.
When we were young my parents often
took me, my sister and our dog, Rufus,

on this walk. At the time I can remember
we thought this was a huge great walk. In
winter we would return home for tea, hot
toast and jam. In summer it would be tea,
scones and jam. Now my wife and I take
our young children on the same walk –
and encourage them to complete it with
the prospect of the same treats.

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