Bob Mockford
@bobmockford.bsky.social
Enjoying retirement. A city boy who loves to get out in the country and down on the shore. Oh yes, and old buses!
The shore at the Royal Victoria Country Park on Wednesday afternoon. Very windy. It should be a bit sheltered at the back of the park by the café. 17th of December 2025.
December 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The shore at the Royal Victoria Country Park on Wednesday afternoon. Very windy. It should be a bit sheltered at the back of the park by the café. 17th of December 2025.
Walking along Hamble Shore on Wednesday afternoon. The rain has stopped and the wind is getting stronger. Wind and rain forecast for tonight and tomorrow. 17th of December 2025.
December 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Walking along Hamble Shore on Wednesday afternoon. The rain has stopped and the wind is getting stronger. Wind and rain forecast for tonight and tomorrow. 17th of December 2025.
A grey and damp Hamble foreshore on Wednesday. A break here after walking from Southampton. 17th of December 2025.
December 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
A grey and damp Hamble foreshore on Wednesday. A break here after walking from Southampton. 17th of December 2025.
Leaving the country park on my way to Netley and the train home. A brief glimpse of the sun, just before it sets. 16th of December 2025.
December 16, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Leaving the country park on my way to Netley and the train home. A brief glimpse of the sun, just before it sets. 16th of December 2025.
Hamble Shore on Tuesday afternoon. The mist and rain have cleared but the breeze has more of a chill about it. On my way to the country park and a nice cup of tea. 16th of December 2025.
December 16, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Hamble Shore on Tuesday afternoon. The mist and rain have cleared but the breeze has more of a chill about it. On my way to the country park and a nice cup of tea. 16th of December 2025.
Across Hamble Common and down to the shore on Tuesday afternoon. Becoming drier and could there be some brightness coming? 16th of December 2025.
December 16, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Across Hamble Common and down to the shore on Tuesday afternoon. Becoming drier and could there be some brightness coming? 16th of December 2025.
A falling tide at Hamble Quay on Tuesday. The rain is getting a little heavier. Time to move on. 16th of December 2025.
December 16, 2025 at 7:39 PM
A falling tide at Hamble Quay on Tuesday. The rain is getting a little heavier. Time to move on. 16th of December 2025.
Hamble Quay on Tuesday. A few people about despite the constant drizzle. 16th of December 2025.
December 16, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Hamble Quay on Tuesday. A few people about despite the constant drizzle. 16th of December 2025.
A misty day with some drizzle for Tuesday's walk to Hamble. This was the view from Weston Shore. 16th of December 2025.
December 16, 2025 at 7:38 PM
A misty day with some drizzle for Tuesday's walk to Hamble. This was the view from Weston Shore. 16th of December 2025.
A walk along Hamble Shore on Monday afternoon. A little light rain but it didn't last long. 15th of December 2025.
December 15, 2025 at 8:01 PM
A walk along Hamble Shore on Monday afternoon. A little light rain but it didn't last long. 15th of December 2025.
A break at Hamble Quay on Monday's walk. Quite windy. Look out for the gull surfing the breeze. 15th of December 2025.
December 15, 2025 at 8:01 PM
A break at Hamble Quay on Monday's walk. Quite windy. Look out for the gull surfing the breeze. 15th of December 2025.
The view from Itchen Bridge on Monday morning. A cloudy day, always a threat of rain, but only a few spots from time to time. 15th of December 2025.
December 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The view from Itchen Bridge on Monday morning. A cloudy day, always a threat of rain, but only a few spots from time to time. 15th of December 2025.
Looking back along Hamble Shore on Saturday afternoon. I'm going to enjoy a cup of tea in the country park, enjoying the last of the sunshine. Then it will be time to catch the train home. 13th of December 2025.
December 13, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Looking back along Hamble Shore on Saturday afternoon. I'm going to enjoy a cup of tea in the country park, enjoying the last of the sunshine. Then it will be time to catch the train home. 13th of December 2025.
Hamble Common on Saturday afternoon. On my way to Hamble Point and a walk along the shore. 13th of December 2025.
December 13, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Hamble Common on Saturday afternoon. On my way to Hamble Point and a walk along the shore. 13th of December 2025.
Having walked from Southampton to the beach beyond Warsash on Saturday, I'll now walk up the river and have a coffee in the sun before catching the ferry to Hamble. 13th of December 2025.
December 13, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Having walked from Southampton to the beach beyond Warsash on Saturday, I'll now walk up the river and have a coffee in the sun before catching the ferry to Hamble. 13th of December 2025.
Hook beach (Warsash) on Southampton Water. The first part of Saturday's walk done. 13th of December 2025.
December 13, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Hook beach (Warsash) on Southampton Water. The first part of Saturday's walk done. 13th of December 2025.
The river Hamble on Saturday. Not easy trying to take photos with such a low sun. Quite difficult to see where I'm going at times. But I'm not complaining. 13th of December 2025.
December 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The river Hamble on Saturday. Not easy trying to take photos with such a low sun. Quite difficult to see where I'm going at times. But I'm not complaining. 13th of December 2025.
The river Hamble at Lower Swanwick on Saturday. The sun hasn't quite won through here yet, but it won't be long. 13th of December 2025.
December 13, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The river Hamble at Lower Swanwick on Saturday. The sun hasn't quite won through here yet, but it won't be long. 13th of December 2025.
A chilly and misty start to Saturday. Fog horns blaring over Southampton Water. Here, over the river Itchen at Cobden Bridge, the mist is just beginning to lift. It will be a sunny day. Just right for a good walk. 13th of December 2025.
December 13, 2025 at 8:54 PM
A chilly and misty start to Saturday. Fog horns blaring over Southampton Water. Here, over the river Itchen at Cobden Bridge, the mist is just beginning to lift. It will be a sunny day. Just right for a good walk. 13th of December 2025.
Through the Royal Victoria Country Park on Thursday afternoon and there's time for a cup of tea before catching the train home. In fact there will be time for a second one. My train will be cancelled.
December 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Through the Royal Victoria Country Park on Thursday afternoon and there's time for a cup of tea before catching the train home. In fact there will be time for a second one. My train will be cancelled.
Almost time to head home on Thursday and for some reason I'm thinking about fish & chips. 11th of December 2025.
December 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Almost time to head home on Thursday and for some reason I'm thinking about fish & chips. 11th of December 2025.
Hamble Shore on Thursday afternoon. The sun's become quite hazy but I'm reasonably sheltered from the wind here. 11th of December 2025.
December 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Hamble Shore on Thursday afternoon. The sun's become quite hazy but I'm reasonably sheltered from the wind here. 11th of December 2025.
A break by the river in Hamble on Thursday. It's been quite sunny so far but the cloud is building. A mild day, despite a chilly wind. 11th of December 2025.
December 11, 2025 at 8:20 PM
A break by the river in Hamble on Thursday. It's been quite sunny so far but the cloud is building. A mild day, despite a chilly wind. 11th of December 2025.
The river Itchen in Mansbridge, Southampton on Thursday's walk. 11th of December 2025.
December 11, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The river Itchen in Mansbridge, Southampton on Thursday's walk. 11th of December 2025.
Riverside Park in Southampton. Near the start of Thursday's walk to Hamble. I'll walk up the river Itchen to Mansbridge and then take to the road. 11th of December 2025.
December 11, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Riverside Park in Southampton. Near the start of Thursday's walk to Hamble. I'll walk up the river Itchen to Mansbridge and then take to the road. 11th of December 2025.