Putney

Putney Heath

As you walk out of the centre of Putney, you will eventually pass through the outskirts filled with apartments. However, walk a little further and you will come across Putney Heath - the contrast just could not be greater. You will be introduced to Putney Heath by a memorial for soldiers who died in the Second World War. When you first chance upon the Heath, your breath will certainly not be taken away. The rough, rugged bushland breaks off into several converging paths, which you will walk along without any sort of dramatic expectation. All of a sudden, the countryside opens up, and whereas a few minutes ago you were walking through a drab London suburb, you now feel that you are in the heart of the English countryside. Sports fields suddenly abound, and in the summer, a perfect atmosphere is created when the local village cricket matches are in session. The effect is very pleasant, added to which there is a lovely old pub right by the cricket pitch. If you enjoy a typical English country scene, sit down and listen to the birds in the trees, the sound of bat hitting ball on the field of play, and the smell of freshly cut grass on the surrounding lawns. You will be cheered up immensely if you ever walk this far out of Putney.

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