I think he was seen wandering around in the woodland and admiring the view. he was sighted by several people quite independently.
Oh, just read Septimia's post, she has already pointed this out.
More generally just because some one visits a beauty spot, a shop or relations near some facility that could be of interest to him does not automatically mean that they are up to some nefarious subterfuge. they may indeed just be visitng a beauty spot, shop or want to see their relations.
I am particularly suspicious, when the proximity and suggested link isn't suggested until months later.