Wednesday 16 July 2008

The Wednesday Walk on 23rd July 2008



The Plan
To meet at Wendy's and walk from Bloxworth to Bere Regis

The Leader
Wendy

Who Turned Up
Wendy, Diane, Trisha, Sue, Jackie, David

The Walk
The weather was perfect: warm and sunny. We began with a coffee break at the craft courtyard where Jackie joined us. Sue had a pot of tea which was too weak to be drinkable. We then drove on to Bloxworth and walked from there to Bere Regis. The very pleasant route began across an open field and then plunged into cool woodland which was welcome in view of the heat of the day. We had to negotiate one field with a herd of bullocks (Wendy valiantly leading) and then took the downward hill into Bere Regis. After lunch we detoured to avoid the field of bullocks before getting back onto the outward path. All in all, a very enjoyable walk. (A reminder: don't forget Diane's kind offer of cream teas for 6th August.)

The Pub
We had not booked in advance and took a chance on the Royal Oak in Bere Regis. We sat out in the rear garden in pleasant sunshine and enjoyed our meals. The steak and ale pie was excellent. Prices were reasonable.

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