Lazy Saturday Stroll - Downs Banks

The Downs Banks is a local national trust nature reserve in Stone.  Brilliant for dog walking (and picnic's in the summer) we go there a lot on weekend walks with the 'Pongos'.  What was intended to be a quiet stroll turned into a 'party' affair when Robin and the Collies were found at the car park when we arrived, and we were joined by Sal and Reece with their two mutley's shortly after!

The Downs Banks used to be where the local Joules brewery used to grow their hops, but was given to the National Trust  after the second world war in memory of those who died. The woodland walk is great for the dogs; there is gated sections and loads of places to run off the lead and explore.  Betty and Wilma love the stream too!

The Downs Banks was also the birth place of what we like to call 'Where's Alex?'  This charts the uncanny abilities and genius hiding skills of Alex who is second only to his idol, Wally (of Where's Wally fame).  Alex can blend into the surroundings like a Costa Rican Chameleon..... in custard.  See examples below!

I bet you cant see him, can you?!