Grateful as always to be able to visit this stretch of coastline.
But delighted to discover that we have been granted access
to this vast open space,
newly liberated by the council in an otherwise urban area,
from its previous incarnation as a golf course.
Free for all.
Hooray for public parks and open spaces and a big cheer for the Parks people that manage and look after them.
ReplyDeleteHow marvellous - and Sloes, too!
ReplyDeleteancient woodlands sounds wonderfully inviting!
ReplyDeleteAll that space! And it's not raining.
ReplyDeleteI know! It looks like open countryside but it's completely urban. The fairway is beginning to merge with the landscape now it's not being mown. Unfortunately it has been gleefully seized on by dog owners (who can blame them?) but it's not very conducive to a peaceful walk with children as they aren't kept on leads and there are no dog poo bins yet. Hopefully this can be sorted out when the project starts in earnest.
DeleteExcellent! I have a feeling we walked past there on our Capital Ring walk. And there were several equally lovely open spaces on that days walk, including the wonderfully named Severndroog Castle (with its Cafe) - we’ll worth a visiting if you don’t already know it
ReplyDeleteHow have I missed that? Thanks for the tip.
DeleteThat looks so lovely. Green spaces in urban areas are especially precious. I'm thinking you can't be a million miles away from Humber Road in Blackheath. Could you petition the council for an enclosed fenced area where dogs may be let off the lead to run around but elsewhere in the park they must be kept on leads. This may sound radical but given the number of dogs and the increasing trend for dog owners to employ dog walkers who may be managing multiple dogs you may be able to get it enforced.
ReplyDeleteThere should be enclosed fenced areas for dogs in all parks. We are feeling increasingly like second class citizens in town or country. Dogs have been responsible for the only accidents I have ever been involved in - once on a cycle track in Dulwich Park when I was felled by a flying spaniel off the lead. That landed me in hospital and traumatised my young son who was a little ahead on his bike and turned back to see me out cold on the ground with a smashed helmet.
DeleteI've just realised it's very near Shortlands golf course where my grandfather used to play in the '30s ... in plus-fours .
ReplyDeleteWhat a horrible accident Lucille. I especially love the photos of the light on the water. Empty space is something I love.
ReplyDeleteYes, I like dogs well enough but not while they're being walked by overworked dog walkers. How exciting, a golf course being degolfified. I always look with envy on the beautiful courses round here, with the best views...As long as it's not then sneakily built upon...
ReplyDeleteOh, Lucille - further to your comment on my blog - next time you come, tell me and I'll give you a guided tour! Or at least we could have a coffee? And if you'd like to, we'd be happy to have you stay with us so it doesn't need to be a day trip! Always supposing we're not on our way down to London at the time...
ReplyDeleteThat would be lovely. Or I could show you the hidden delights of Sarf London.
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