Walking with Aunt Jean up Uncle Stan's hill

I know I said that I was going to walk up Box Hill in Surrey, but Crooksbury Hill was where we went on Wednesday this week. We climbed this hill in memory of my wife's Uncle Stan. This was his favourite hill, and there is a bench on the top dedicated to him. We spent a few days with her Aunt Jean, and had always wanted to climb 'Uncle Stan's Hill' with her. She was only too pleased to take us there.

Crooksbury Hill is another small hill, easy to walk up, but with a great view from the top. Leafy Surrey seems to be laid out before you. We sat on Stan's bench and ate our packed lunch, willing the sun to come out for an even better view! The leaves are all turning, and the trees all yellows and golds at the moment. A great time of year to be out walking. There were four of us for this walk. Myself, Rachael, Bethan and Jean. The dog had been left behind when we came down to visit Jean. After a walk around, we managed a quick drink in the local pub, then went for another walk on Puttenham Common. It was a lovely walk, again with some great views, and trees to climb for Bethan.

The weather has been amazingly mild for the end of October, and being outside to enjoy it during half-term a huge bonus. I've managed 4 hills so far, so I guess I'm on track for the 40, although need to pull my finger out between now and Christmas! I'm still looking for ideas (and friends) for hills, so let me know your thoughts!