The Plan
Meet at David's for one of Trudy's New Forest walks
CANCELLED because of bad weather
The Leader
Trudy
Who Turned Up
The Walk
The Pub
Thursday 21 May 2009
Thursday 14 May 2009
The Wednesday Walk 20th May 2009
The Plan
Meet at Diane's for a Magical Mystery Tour
The Leader
Diane
Who Turned Up
Meet at Diane's for a Magical Mystery Tour
The Leader
Diane
Who Turned Up
Diane and Tony R, Trudy, Ros, Beatrice, Sue and David
The Walk
It was a nice day for a walk, not too warm and yet not cold. We drove the cars to Child Okeford, parked in a layby at the far end of the village and then walked over Hambledon Hill. Some of us recalled a similar walk led by Michael when we had to drag ourselves up a steep hillside. This walk was a little more gentle, with a slow crawl up a relatively easy track. From the top of the hill the views were magnificent. We walked around the hill fort on the summit and then went on down to the pub in Shroton village, otherwise known as Iwerne Courtney.
After lunch, we followed a level track around the base of Hambledon Hill back to Child Okeford. By now the weather was becoming warmer but still on the right side of cool.The Walk
It was a nice day for a walk, not too warm and yet not cold. We drove the cars to Child Okeford, parked in a layby at the far end of the village and then walked over Hambledon Hill. Some of us recalled a similar walk led by Michael when we had to drag ourselves up a steep hillside. This walk was a little more gentle, with a slow crawl up a relatively easy track. From the top of the hill the views were magnificent. We walked around the hill fort on the summit and then went on down to the pub in Shroton village, otherwise known as Iwerne Courtney.
The day ended with tea and cream doughnuts, courtesy of Diane.
The Pub
The Cricketer's, Shroton. The atmosphere here was very pleasant. The main menu was expensive, but we all opted for a Credit Crunch special with a main course at £5. Some had fish and chips, some had ham and eggs and Tony opted for pan fried liver and bacon. No one was disappointed. Diane even gave the coffee her seal of approval.
Wednesday 13 May 2009
The Wednesday Walk 13th May 2009
The Plan
Meet at Sue's for a walk to Corfe Castle.
The Leader
Trudy
Who Turned Up
Trudy, Sue, Diane and Tony, Beatrice and Tony, Pam and Archie, David
The Walk
Trudy's guide said it was a 6.5 mile walk. Well, it was a good walk, an enjoyable walk, a very pleasant walk despite the cool weather, but 6.5 miles...? More than one walker was tiring by the end and we were late getting back to Sue's house for very welcome tea and cake. At the start, we parked at the Harman's Cross station on the Swanage steam railway. We then crossed the railway bridge and headed up a narrow lane past a camping site. Our route then seemed to take us in a wide circle that eventually brought us back towards Corfe Castle village. Along the way, we caught sight of a number of steam railway trains puffing along between Corfe and Swanage. The locomotives included a smart-looking GWR 0-6-2 tank engine in Brunswick green livery, and Manston, a Bulleid Battle of Britain class engine in BR livery. This loco (as we all know) is more appropriate to the line than the GWR engine. At this point I ought to mention that the ladies commented on the variety of colourful flowers in the various fields we passed through. After lunch we continued our circular tour and were amazed to see a herd of alpacas. Actually, there was some discussion about whether they were alpacas or llamas. We came across more stiles on this part of the walk, including one that was broken.The day finished with tea and cake at Sue's, which was very much appreciated.
The Pub
The Bankes Arms Hotel in Corfe Castle village. We had very enjoyable pensioner's special lunches at £6.95. The only let-down was the coffee which was sent back and the money was returned.
Meet at Sue's for a walk to Corfe Castle.
The Leader
Trudy
Who Turned Up
Trudy, Sue, Diane and Tony, Beatrice and Tony, Pam and Archie, David
The Walk
Trudy's guide said it was a 6.5 mile walk. Well, it was a good walk, an enjoyable walk, a very pleasant walk despite the cool weather, but 6.5 miles...? More than one walker was tiring by the end and we were late getting back to Sue's house for very welcome tea and cake. At the start, we parked at the Harman's Cross station on the Swanage steam railway. We then crossed the railway bridge and headed up a narrow lane past a camping site. Our route then seemed to take us in a wide circle that eventually brought us back towards Corfe Castle village. Along the way, we caught sight of a number of steam railway trains puffing along between Corfe and Swanage. The locomotives included a smart-looking GWR 0-6-2 tank engine in Brunswick green livery, and Manston, a Bulleid Battle of Britain class engine in BR livery. This loco (as we all know) is more appropriate to the line than the GWR engine. At this point I ought to mention that the ladies commented on the variety of colourful flowers in the various fields we passed through. After lunch we continued our circular tour and were amazed to see a herd of alpacas. Actually, there was some discussion about whether they were alpacas or llamas. We came across more stiles on this part of the walk, including one that was broken.The day finished with tea and cake at Sue's, which was very much appreciated.
The Pub
The Bankes Arms Hotel in Corfe Castle village. We had very enjoyable pensioner's special lunches at £6.95. The only let-down was the coffee which was sent back and the money was returned.
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