Braving the heat in Windsor Great Park (July 2026)
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Eleven Ibexers, a mix of established and prospective members, gathered at Egham station on a hot Saturday morning. After navigating through the high street the flat fields of Runnymede were crossed to examine the Magna Carta Monument. Close by was also a memorial to John F. Kennedy.
A short climb up Cooper's Hill and a short road walk led to the Fox and Hounds pub for a hydration break on this hot day. Shortly after leaving the pub Windsor Great Park was entered with paths in all directions. A south-west then southerly direction took us to Obelisk Pond. Lunch was had in a nearby wood, thankfully providing shade from the hot sun.
A detour around a polo field was followed by a welcome ice cream break. The route continued westwards close to Virginia Water before heading northwards for a few miles to Windsor. The final stretch was 'The Long Walk', a very long straight track with Windsor Castle at the end (which didn't seem to get any closer!).
On approaching Windsor a couple of elephant statues were spotted. These had been put in place the previous week by Thames Hospice as part of the 'Trunks across the Thames' money-raising event. There's a herd scattered around the local area for the next few weeks!
A pub near the castle provided much-needed refreshments before everyone set off on their onward journeys. Thanks to Cathy for planning and leading the walk.
Author: David