I attended a ten mile, circular walk throughout the Ashdown Forest, incorporating the fictional locations in A.A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh novels. John brought the stories to life and his thorough preparation was evident, which included copies of illustrations by Ernest Shephard., Milne’s illustrator. We stopped at Pooh Sticks Bridge and threw sticks into the tributary of the River Medway, much to the amusement of a family, conducting a separate tour. The walk / hike was challenging at times because of steep inclines and muddy conditions, but it was at a leisurely pace. The walk lasted approximately 6 hours, including a stop for lunch. John provided some home made apple, raisin and honey cakes, all made from Kentish produce and very tasty. Thanks, John for buying a much needed ale at the end of the walk. I highly recommend this tour.