Things in Common
PLUMPTON STATION TO HAYWARDS HEATH VIA MARKSTAKES, CHAILEY AND LANE END COMMON,WAPSBOURNE AND COSTELLS WOOD AND LINDFIELD It's a wonder that with all the constant cracking sounds, plummeting and bouncing of acorns that I haven't been hit yet, while walking in the woods. I don't know what dryadic protection I have garnered on my walks but it is most welcome. More potential walking in the woodland and heath of the Low Weald beckoned and a route for the Lost Woods Project might be found, quite close to home. This proximity was appealing but, in general, the local commons seem almost too close for me to consider, in the same way as when I lived just metres from the beach, I hardly ever visited. I am glad that I did because there were new delights to be found and new ground to cover. I shall be back to compile a shorter adventure. The season is now burnishing the trees somewhat and dampening the grass. The low lights, russets and tans are bringing fresh and vivid growth into sh...
