Location: Kearnsey Parks, Russell Garden and Bushey Ruff Country Park, Dover
Date: 14th June 2023
Blog Written by: Tamsin (Walk Leader)
Today I led a group of people with limited mobility on scooters and supported one individual with a standard wheelchair (taking turns with her friend to push) on a mini adventure. We took the path from the Kearsney Abbey Tea Room (the old billiards room) through a small part of the stunning grounds of Kearsney Abbey, past meandering streams of water then crossing the road to enter Russell Gardens;Â
It was a lovely hot and sunny day and with the trees along the way providing a good amount of shade to stop and cool off at.
We scooted up to the Lily Pond which is located at the bottom of Kearsney Court in Russell Gardens. The pond has been re-installed as part of the Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF); itâs currently got water lilies in full bloom, dragonflies and damselflies dancing over the water, baby Mino fish, water boatmen, bloodworms, showing an ecosystem is being established well.
We then proceeded along the path over some small bridges into Bushy Ruff Nature Reserve showcasing a stunning lake full of wildlife. We then scooted along the side of the lake taking rest under one of the stunning trees to enjoy a water break and take in the wildlife. After observing mute swans, ducks, cootes and moorhens we went on a little further to listen to the birds enjoying some shade under the trees. It was then time to head back taking the same path along into Russell Gardens then taking the path next to the River Dour admiring the stunning ornamental waterfalls and bridges.
We then followed the path back again into Kearsney Abbey and took a seat together in the cafĂŠ where a variety of food, drinks and ice creams were enjoyed.
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