Wat Tyler

Vicki and I spent some time pondering over text about where we would next meet. We considered the beach but recently it has been terribly cold. Vicki also said she wouldnt mind coming up to Stevenage. However, there isnt really anywhere amazing to walk round here. Then I remembered Wat Tyler. 

Rob and I visited Wat Tyler Country Park just outside Basildon several years ago with our friend Reece. I knew it would be a great place to walk our doggies. Nelli has been a bit nervous around other dogs recently so were keen for her to socialise with Ted the border collier pup. We couldn't believe how much energy Ted had. Nelli was really patient with him. 

Not long after arriving we discovered a little field area that was mostly enclosed. It meant that we could finally let Nelli off her lead! She hadn't been off the lead since our holiday walks in Somerset. It is amazing to see her run and Ted chase after her. We spent ages in there until Nell was tired and Ted... well Ted was still full of energy.

Wat Tyler is huge. We walked around for around an hour and half. We came across kids playgrounds, wildlife areas, a marina and random cottages and houses. There is so much to see. We also came across a geocache, which was fun. 

After our walk and selfie session we put the dogs back into the car for them to get some much needed rest whilst we popped to the cafe for something to warm us up. The cafe was really reasonably priced, warm and the staff were friendly. I had chicken soup as I was feeling a little under the weather. The others had ham, cheese and onion toasties. We also had tea and cake. Rob and I both had lemon meringue pie - which was pretty good, but the tea was better.

We left soon after with tired legs, full bellies and smiles on our face. It was a really lovely day. We will definitely be returning again soon and definitely in the summer for a picnic.