Soak it Up
REDHILL TO GODSTONE STATION VIA THE MERSTHAM INTERCHANGE, THE NORTH DOWNS, GODSTONE, CUCKSEYE FARM AND OUTWOOD COMMON Possibly the muddiest walk I've done this you year or ever but crucially not impassable. The monstrous wonky '2' benefitted from a quick start, the height of the North Downs, sunshine from late morning and a return to form in terms of distance, despite the short hours in the day. This was a rebellious walk that may not have happened. I'd pulled something in my back and a few days earlier and I'd barely been able to get dressed because of spasms. With the relief that just a low grade burn remained, I took on a route that defies the niceties of landscsape and nature. If only my feet had remained dry, it would have elevated me from the feelings of grind at the lower levels. I have to say that the initial watery jeopardy on the first part of this route was enjoyable and has inspired thoughts of further exploration of this seasonally flooded area. As usua...
