The Leader
Trudy
Who Turned Up
Wendy, Trudy, Sue, David
The Walk
Only four people turned up for today’s walk which was a pity as it was a glorious day to be out in the sun. We parked at our usual spot in a lay-by beyond the church in Tarrant Keyneston. We then followed the line of the River Tarrant, past the old church and on towards Spetisbury. Here we wandered around the old churchyard before we climbed up to the line of the old Somerset and Dorset Railway – now a footpath – and headed towards Charlton Marshall.
After lunch we planned on following a bridleway - marked on the map and also marked with a signpost beside the Charlton Marshall church - that would take us across the River Stour. But the path terminated at the river with no way across. A funeral was being conducted inside the church. We asked the coffin bearers waiting outside, but they couldn’t tell us why the bridleway came to a dead end at the river. Disappointed, we elected to follow the reverse of the morning’s route back to Tarrant Keyneston. We shouldn’t actually be disappointed as it was a very pleasant walk and the weather was perfect. Normally, we are able to show you photographs of the walk. This week, those of you who are registered as my Facebook Friends can also see a short video clip on FB.
The Pub
The Charlton Inn at Charlton Marshall. This place has been refurbished recently and it has a very pleasant atmosphere inside. They do a carvery for £6.95 (or £4.95 if you want only a small portion). The pie-eater chose the full size carvery and was bloated by the time he had eaten it. What more can we say?
Next Week
Meet at Sue’s at 10am for an Arne walk.
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