A great way to re-discover England's green and pleasant land: trek down the Thames from the source as far as you can go in your allotted time. During this trip we see the mythical White Hart, but to protect this animal I cannot tell where. Difficulty: easy hike on flat ground through beautiful countryside. Back pack: walking boots, thick walking socks and some thin ones, 2 tracksuit bottoms, 2 t-shirts, 2 fleece jumpers, waterproof jacket, comfortable underwear (sports bra recommended), camera, video camera, binoculars, hiking boots, small towel in case you get rained on, loo paper, anti-bacteria hand gel, vitamine C tablets, water flask. Who with? I went with my partner Patrick - none of my girl friends were brave enough. I must say he was very good at warming my feet when we arrived after
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