50 Things

Who is up for gin making, forest fun and a dog walk?

Not quite ‘challenge Annika’, but a way for us to get out of a routine and enjoy the beautiful Chilterns countryside. With friends, family or just you and the dog spending time to refresh and relax, or for some headspace. For me, it’s my thinking time, having conversions with the dog, or trying a new route, or celebrating a milestone.

Each week you will find a new experience to try, or ignore if it’s not your thing. By all means suggest your favourites to add to these #50Things.

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Summer fields

I could see a block of red in the field as I neared Dunstable Downs, and had to stop.

Golden Valley

Park at the top of Hambleden Valley and walk down to Fingest, a most charming Chilterns hamlet. Surrounded by brick and flint churchyard walls, lined with ancient lime trees, the church can be seen from the surrounding hills. There’s a good pub too!

March: foraging for wild garlic

Across the ancient Chilterns’ woodlands, you will notice the distinct aroma of the deep green wild garlic as your ingredient for garlic pesto

Find your inner child this April

May: It’s bluebell time!

The seasonal spectacular that heralds spring are in full bloom now in the ancient woodlands.

At the village fete

Homemade cakes for tea

April: Visit a village church

The beating heart of any village community, they are one of the earliest places to visit to learn more about that location and the people who live there.