I had a little extra time to spare on Saturday morning, in between table tennis and helping to set up the Wiv Gigs stall for the regatta.

A few simple calculations regarding distance, time and my energy and yep, I was free for a 40-minute or so walk through the woods and back along the quay. Job’s a good ‘un.

Some welcome shade was available as I made my way through the woods. The ground was bone dry.

It’s been a while since I’ve walked through the woods. I crossed at the railway track, I then headed back up the trail.

It’s been even longer since I made my way along the trail. I’m still pretty much without any bicycle access as the shed is blocked off with scaffolding.

There were more cyclists than walkers out along the trail on Saturday morning. Hopefully I will be able to join them in a few weeks’ time.