The Plan
We originally planned a walk from Wimborne to High Hall
The Leader
Wendy
Who Turned Up
Wendy, Sue, Diane and Tony R, Beatrice and Tony H, David
The Walk
It seemed to be a good plan when we made it, a week ago. At the time we were enjoying some glorious weather and assumed (as one does) that it would continue. It didn't, and those of us with withered and brown lawns were secretly pleased to see the wet stuff descending upon us this morning. We even thought (as the weather forcasters had encouraged us to do) that it might last throughout the day and get worse in the afternoon. It didn't.
Anyway, while gathering at Beatrice and Tony's house, we changed our plans and opted for a walk from Delph Woods to Lamb's Green as the going would be easier and we would have tree cover. The plan was probably wise, but the forward planning was a bit amiss. Diane and Tony agreed to leave their car at Lamb's Green in case of a thunderstorm later in the day, but we were a little late (after Di and Tony had already set off) in remembering that someone had to pick them up and transport them to Delph Woods.
When the problem was belatedly solved, we all booted-up and set off along the well-laid paths and by-ways in weather that was suspicioulsy becoming warmer by the minute. Those of us who set out in raincoats were forced to remove them as the sweat began to roll. By the time we got to the pub, we were in need of liquid refreshment.
After lunch, we took the shorter, more direct route back towards Merley and then joined the Castleman Trailway. From here Tony H, Beatrice and Sue opted for a direct walk back to Wimborne while the four remaining walkers trotted along the trailway back to Delph Woods, still enjoying the warm, dry weather.
Despite the changes of plan, it was a pleasant walk, dry throughout and warmer than we expected. As I write up this report (late Wednesday evening) the rain has not returned and sunshine is streaming through the window. So much for weather reports!
The walk ended with tea and cakes at Beatrice and Tony's and we thank our hosts for their usual courteous hospitality.
The Pub
The Lamb's Green. We have eaten here before and not been disappointed - except when the kitchen burnt down! The food was good and reasonably priced.
Next Week
Meet at David's for a forest walk. Exact route to be decided.
We originally planned a walk from Wimborne to High Hall
The Leader
Wendy
Who Turned Up
Wendy, Sue, Diane and Tony R, Beatrice and Tony H, David
The Walk
It seemed to be a good plan when we made it, a week ago. At the time we were enjoying some glorious weather and assumed (as one does) that it would continue. It didn't, and those of us with withered and brown lawns were secretly pleased to see the wet stuff descending upon us this morning. We even thought (as the weather forcasters had encouraged us to do) that it might last throughout the day and get worse in the afternoon. It didn't.
Anyway, while gathering at Beatrice and Tony's house, we changed our plans and opted for a walk from Delph Woods to Lamb's Green as the going would be easier and we would have tree cover. The plan was probably wise, but the forward planning was a bit amiss. Diane and Tony agreed to leave their car at Lamb's Green in case of a thunderstorm later in the day, but we were a little late (after Di and Tony had already set off) in remembering that someone had to pick them up and transport them to Delph Woods.
When the problem was belatedly solved, we all booted-up and set off along the well-laid paths and by-ways in weather that was suspicioulsy becoming warmer by the minute. Those of us who set out in raincoats were forced to remove them as the sweat began to roll. By the time we got to the pub, we were in need of liquid refreshment.
After lunch, we took the shorter, more direct route back towards Merley and then joined the Castleman Trailway. From here Tony H, Beatrice and Sue opted for a direct walk back to Wimborne while the four remaining walkers trotted along the trailway back to Delph Woods, still enjoying the warm, dry weather.
Despite the changes of plan, it was a pleasant walk, dry throughout and warmer than we expected. As I write up this report (late Wednesday evening) the rain has not returned and sunshine is streaming through the window. So much for weather reports!
The walk ended with tea and cakes at Beatrice and Tony's and we thank our hosts for their usual courteous hospitality.
The Pub
The Lamb's Green. We have eaten here before and not been disappointed - except when the kitchen burnt down! The food was good and reasonably priced.
Next Week
Meet at David's for a forest walk. Exact route to be decided.
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