Thursday 26 January 2023, the ‘red’ route by Utrechts Landschap near Vianen in the province of Utrecht; approx 4.5 km. There is also a very short ‘blue’ route; 2km. Very typical scenery for The Netherlands; polder (reclaimed land); too wet for agriculture but put to good use by regularly harvesting the branches of Willows from patches of land called ‘Grienden’. Varied landscape; easy, enjoyable walk, however please do note that – as stated – this area was too wet for agriculture… So it’s too wet for open shoes as well; select waterproof footwear, preferably boots and be prepared to scrape of some mud afterwards.
