What do you wish you could do within walking distance of your home?

[TherealBolton]

without having to move home

My fitness class

I'd like to be able to walk to a seaside beach.

I can walk to the beach (a slight trek) and the South Downs and Waitrose – so the holy trinity of needs! – plus the library and children’s nursery and school, a park, the train station, etc, but I’d like a really nice dog-free coffee shop and cafe on my doorstep within minutes, and for the local swimming pool which is within five minutes’ walk, to reopen.

Reading this, I’m reminded how lucky I am. I have a beautiful beach 300 metres from my front door. I walk on the beach every day with the dog. In the summer, I go down there after dinner most evenings to just sit and relax until the sun goes down.

Also have some decent shops, pubs and restaurants in walking distance. I can’t really think of anything I wish I had nearby. I’ve got everything I need.

Open air swimming either in a pool or narural, all year round. We do have an open air pool but it's only open during the summer holidays.

@bussteward, I thought you might be in the same town as me for a moment there but I don’t think my local pool is closed. I am very near the South Downs though.

Swim

Another one who would love a nearby seaside beach. Love the sea and all things seaside.
I am lucky that the bottom of our tiny road opens out onto countryside and woods though. National Trust place within walking distance.

@waterlego Ooh! I’m in Eastbourne, which tbh has everything I need and want if Motcombe Pool would just reopen!

I'd like a beach and a lovely teashop.

The sea. I have to drive for two hours to get there and I make a video on my phone so I can watch it when I'm back home saddo I know. A cafe would be nice too.

Ah @bussteward, I’m over Worthing way! Am on the beach as we speak. Looking East and giving you a wave! 👋🏼

A Sandy beach

A beach and a mountain

A decent school, DS walks to school but I'm not especially happy with the school. A cattery would be good so the cat doesn't get distressed on his annual trip there in the car when we go on holiday.

swim

work, kayaking, orthodontist.
Honestly we chose to not live in city, though. So situation is what it is.

Visit our grandchildren.
We're fortunate to have lots of other things within walking distance like a big supermarket,shopping centre,a beach with a long promenade,river walks,,woodland walks,sporting facilities and good transport links

Dr's surgery
Hospital

See my family

This

We have great countryside and walks on our doorstep, but I would love to be able to walk to a shop. Currently, the nearest one of any size is a 15 minute drive away. Cant have everything I guess!

Bussteward,I reckon I know where you are....if the pool is Motcombe.

Ah bussteward, just seen your reply, I'm just outside. I did a 100 miles round trip commute to work to move here, for the dogs and countryside. Can see the downs from my lounge garden... just 2 roads away.