The Wednesday Walk 15th October 2008

The Plan
To meet at David's for a walk from Downton

The Leader
Wendy

Who Turned Up
Wendy, Ros, Sue, Diane, Trudy and David

The Walk
The forecast was wet but reality enured we stayed dry all day and even had a hint of sunshine in the afternoon. We drove to Downton and parked in The Moot car park. From there we took the usual route across country to Woodfalls. It was a little muddy in parts but nothing serious and still a pleasant walk. We had memories of a very muddy, narrow path on the return journey. The last time we did this walk, Trudy and David climbed a fence to avoid that particular muddy path and then had difficulty getting back on the right trail. So, after lunch, Wendy decided on an alternative route back to Downton. It was certainly less sticky, but we came up against a part that was too overgrown to get past. We also came across some fly-tipping right in the middle of the path near a traveller's camp. We did a detour to get past the overgrown area. Shortly afterwards, we found primroses in bloom - and this is October!

The Pub
The Old Inn at Woodfalls. Tel: 01725 510422. We have eaten here before and always found the food good. Three of the ladies opted for a two-course special. David's pie was excellent.