Category Archives: Walks

Sabbath walk Hambleden Buckinghamshire

I chose the church, the stream and a little walk in the village, the group did the hill, a little level area and another hill. There are many walking paths in this area. The local tea shop has the maps for sale and it is really easy. Bit by bit let us look. Its reallyContinue reading “Sabbath walk Hambleden Buckinghamshire”

Popeswood Meadow 7/7/2026

Today my Dad, Percival William Stratford would have been 97 years old and this morning we walked where he used to walk in Popeswood Meadow. Dad walked everyday and after Mum died he experienced part of a British summer with us every year until he was 89 years old. Today, we remember him as weContinue reading “Popeswood Meadow 7/7/2026”

Sabbath circular walk of 5 miles from Eton through Windsor

Our walk was in brilliant sunshine with blue skies. People were relaxed and enjoying the banks of the Thames near Windsor and Eton was busy. The open fields were filled with growing green while cricket was being played on a finer cut space. In this post I will use what I photographed to illustrate myContinue reading “Sabbath circular walk of 5 miles from Eton through Windsor”

Sabbath circular walk at Goring

When you see life through stalks that cross before your eyes. When yellow canola is ahead and one’s mind wonders through the maze of life – The buttercup fields and dandelion coronet – Linger but not long for there are the green hills the sheep back skies and a full view. By Sandy 🙂 SoContinue reading “Sabbath circular walk at Goring”

Turville a walk and a pub.

Here is a thought from Paul: ‘ Be strong in the Lord. Put on truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation and the Spirit, which is the word of God and remember to pray. All these are like an armour against spiritual wickedness.’ (Sandy has made this her own. Read it in Ephesians 6:Continue reading “Turville a walk and a pub.”

A Sabbath walk of 3.5 miles Coopers Hill, LanghamPonds, Runnymede.

Jeremiah speaks: ‘ For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’ Jeremiah 29:11 And Then Paul speaks: ‘ For by grace you are saved through faith: and not of yourselves: it is a giftContinue reading “A Sabbath walk of 3.5 miles Coopers Hill, LanghamPonds, Runnymede.”

A Sabbath walk of four and half miles at Maidenhead.

Here are two thoughts from the Bible one about troubled waters and then one about still water. Troubled waters in the Bible symbolise intense trials, emotional turmoil or overwhelming life challenges. So here is what God says: ‘ When you, the person I created, pass through the waters, I will be with you, and throughContinue reading “A Sabbath walk of four and half miles at Maidenhead.”

Windsor long walk today with a mist and/ of memories.

I am going to start and end this post with ‘hope’. Paul speaking: ‘ Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering/misery/hardship namely tribulation, be constant in prayer.’ Romans 12:12 Out of the mist you came after a 25km run, your last km walking to cool down and take in the view. Windsor castle in yourContinue reading “Windsor long walk today with a mist and/ of memories.”

A Sabbath walk near Old Windsor

Here is something David wrote. First he makes a statement, asks questions and then gives answers. ‘ In the LORD I put my trust. How can you tell my true self and inner consciousness to fly like a bird looking for safety in a mountain? Because the wicked are getting their weapons ready so thatContinue reading “A Sabbath walk near Old Windsor”

Stop to…

pray Here are some reasons to kneel to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: To request that He give you from the riches of His glory inner strength and spiritual endurance. That Christ may be in your hearts by faith and that you will have roots like a plant grounded in love. That youContinue reading “Stop to…”

How long does it take?

First three thoughts from Solomon, David and Isaiah. Thoughts from ancient times. ‘ Ponder the path of your feet and let all your ways be established. Don’t turn to the right or left, remove your feet from evil.’ ‘ You will show me the path of life in your presence is fulness of joy, atContinue reading “How long does it take?”