Harlington, Bunyan’s Oak and Trail
After the slight hassle of re arranged transport, ten members of the walking group set out on Sunday’s walk; 21st June, Father’s Day and the Summer Solstice.
We followed in John Bunyan’s footsteps passing the oak (now dead but still impressive) from where he ‘field preached’. Views to Sharpenhoe Clappers from various parts of the route and views down to our walk from the escarpment once reached via 132/3/4 steps; beech wood and meadow along the top of Sharpenhoe Clappers.
The weather was good; the sky impressive especially against the fields of wheat and barley. There were wild flowers in abundance including orchids and of fields of poppies which kept coming into view; yellowhammer and lark sang.
Rail: London/St Pancras 09.04 to Harlington (Bedford train) 58mins.
Return trains 04, 20, 34 and 50 mins past the hour
Road: M1 (Jct 12), A5120 for half a mile minor road to Harlington. Parking at Harlington Station £2.50 all day Sunday
The walk, on the Northern edge of the Chiltern Hills covers a variety of scenery including woodland, open fields, fine views. There is one steep ascent, approx 100 steps in the morning.
May be muddy (heavy clay) if it has been wet
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