During my rambles, I have spotted many people feeding the ducks and swans. Bread seems to be the most popular food item being carried to the lakes but I have also spotted some signs indicating that bread isn’t good for the ducks. So what’s the real story? What do wild ducks eat in nature? Let’sContinue reading “Please don’t feed bread to the ducks!”
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North Down Coastal Path
The North Down Coastal Path starts at Holywood Esplanade in the east and finishes at Orlock Point which is east of Groomsport. Even though the whole path stretches for 16 miles, my regular walk starts at the Seafront Road in Cultra near the Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club. Keeping the sea on your left,Continue reading “North Down Coastal Path”
Stop littering the countryside!
One of the things I have observed from my recent countryside walks is litter and I have been shocked by the quantity and diversity of discarded items from coffee cups to hats and dog poo bags to disposable masks. There is little worse than visiting a beautiful place and seeing litter; it detracts from theContinue reading “Stop littering the countryside!”
Moira Demesne
Moira is a busy Co Down village which is famous for McCartneys butchers with its award winning sausages as well as a wide array of delicious eateries. But behind the bustling Main Street lies Moira Demesne or Moira Park as the locals call it. It’s a quiet oasis to escape to after some shopping, theContinue reading “Moira Demesne”
Hillsborough Forest
Located just off the Main Street in the picturesque Georgian village of Hillsborough, Hillsborough Forest is a great spot for a ramble in nature. It’s a popular choice among bird-watchers, dog walkers, photographers and nature-lovers as well as romantic couples, keep fit enthusiasts and families. The forest covers an area of almost 200 acres andContinue reading “Hillsborough Forest”
Why walking is good for you
How many times have you heard that walking is good for you? If you are anything like me, you have heard this hundreds of times whether it’s on the news, on Facebook, from friends as well as the medical profession. So before you invest in a new Fitbit and aim to hit that utopia figureContinue reading “Why walking is good for you”
Time for a scrub!
Every month, I make a pilgrimage to the County Down town of Newcastle to visit the Soak Seaweed Baths located on the town’s South Promenade at the start of the coast road to Kilkeel. By the way, this is not the only time I wash each month! Many people ask me what a seaweed bathContinue reading “Time for a scrub!”
The Sponsored Walk
On Saturday 23rd October 2021, a group of “walkers” gathered at the coffee shop in Antrim Castle Gardens. The purpose was to raise funds for Breast Cancer Now on their “Wear it Pink” day to fund life-changing research and support for people diagnosed with breast cancer. The Walkers Let’s start by introducing the six walkersContinue reading “The Sponsored Walk”
Welcome to my blog
Hello and welcome to Lynda’s Rambles! Hopefully this is not just another blog but one that will interest and inspire you to try something new in life. It was born out of my attempt to carry out “100 days of walking” in 2021. This was an idea to walk at least 30 minutes per dayContinue reading “Welcome to my blog”
