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Wiltshire

A Walk for wwwp5k

Stepping out through the Donkey Field - apologies for the lens flare!
Stepping out through the Donkey Field at the start of the walk- apologies for the lens flare!

I haven’t joined in any WordPress memes before, but their recent invitation to join a worldwide 5 kilometre walk last week struck a chord.

Along my old commuter route to the railway station. Sadly I found the giant monkey puzzle tree I was going to photograph is no more, but at least there's a replacement tiny tree growing in its wake
Along my old commuter route to the railway station. Sadly I found the giant monkey puzzle tree I was going to photograph is no more, but at least there’s a replacement tiny tree growing in its wake

I need to get more active, and the email mentioned Map My Walk. Is there a suitable route on there for Chippenham? It turned out there was.

The second open space of my route - John Coles Park
The second open space of my route – John Coles Park

I’d love to live somewhere where I can just step out the door into wonderful scenery, preferably with mountains or the sea, or both. Sadly living in Chippenham means urban walking from my door, or a drive elsewhere. At least I now have a 5 kilometre route with takes in 2 out of the 3 main open spaces the town has to offer.

Starting the uphill stretch at around the half way mark
Starting the uphill stretch at around the half way mark

Last Tuesday dawned bright and sunny and with the trees at their peak colour, I really had no excuse not to go.

Rhus typhina gives good value at this time of the year
Rhus typhina gives good value at this time of the year

And do you know what? I really enjoyed it!

Looking behind me on the home stretch
Looking behind me on the home stretch

Sunshine in Leaf form