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The Plan
A walk on
Upton Heath
The Leader
Mostly
Wendy
Who Turned Up
Wendy,
Sue, Trudy B, Trudy H, Beatrice and Tony H, David
The Walk
The day
began overcast but dry. We met at a lay-by in Creekmoor, parked our cars and
then set off along a trailway that took us out onto Upton Heath. The going was
good, the ground dry and the day warmer than we have experienced of late. Our
route took us back to Corfe Mullen where we arrived at the pub just a few
minutes before they opened.
After
lunch we walked down Albert Road (near the pub) turned into a woodland walk and eventually found
ourselves back on Upton Heath. From here, Wendy had a guide map which led us
across the open heath and back to where our cars were parked.
Overall,
a good walk which took us through streets and wild places. Thanks are due to Wendy for tea and cakes and to Trudy H for the photographs.
The Pub
The
Dorset Soldier, Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen. They did a good-value deal, two
courses for £6.50. We all took advantage of it but only one had the starter.
The food was good, worth another visit.
Next Week
Meet in “Conkers
Road” at 1030. Go to St Peter’s Finger and take the road just opposite the pub.
Park in a lay-by a little way along the road.
The Plan
A walk from Branksome Chine
The LeaderNone needed
Who Turned Up
Wendy,
Trisha, Trudy H, Sue, Beatrice and Tony H, David
The Walk
The local
weather forecast promised a dry morning and showers in the afternoon. They
should have taken a closer look at their charts. It was dry when we parked at
the car park in Leicester Road. Okay so far. And there was even a hint that we
might have stayed dry. But, as we walked down through Branksome Woods, the rain
started. There was a bit of wind on the shore at Branksome Chine but nothing to
bother us hardy walkers. We stopped at Trisha’s beach hut for a cup of tea
and biscuits (thanks, Trisha) hoping the rain would pass by before we walked on. It didn’t,
and it was raining quite heavily as we approached the Argyll Bowling Club café.
Hope was in our hearts as we pictured our all-day breakfasts. But hope was all
we got. The Bowling club and café were locked up. A notice outside proclaimed
it was open seven days a week, but a heavy lock on the gate convinced us
otherwise. So we walked on to the nearest Harvester Inn at Durley Chine.
After
lunch we climbed up to the Overcliff walk and made our way back through the Argyll
Gardens to the promenade. By the time we got back to the beach hut it was
raining again, but our day was brightened by a solid semi-circle of rainbow.
Three walkers continued the walk back to the car park. Obviously the rain put a
bit of a damper on the walk but we had a good outing with lots of exercise.
Our thanks to Trudy H for the photographs.
The Inn
The
Harvester at Durley Chine. It wasn’t what we intended but it turned out to be a
good option. The service was good, especially when we discovered where in
Poland our waitress came from. And the food was well up to standard.
The Plan
A Canford
Heath walk
Who Turned Up
Trudy B,
Trudy H, Sue, Trisha, Beatrice and Tony H, David
The Leader
Trudy B
The Walk
This was
autumn/winter weather as it should be. We had virtually clear blue skies and no
wind. We came prepared to wrap up warm but, during the walk, some of us had to
start removing outer layers. We parked in Francis Avenue, near the Knighton
Heath golf course. We then rambled out onto the heathland where we had glorious
views right down to the coast at Poole. We saw some remaining evidence of the
heath fires from last summer as well as plenty of blooming flora. We came back
into civilisation at the Canford shopping centre.
After
lunch we took a different route back across the heath, taking one hour and
forty minutes to get back to our cars. Along the way we were regaled with entertaining stories,
including a risqué way of making a tomato blush. We also heard the tale of a
young maiden being straddled by a male stripper at a strip show.
Thanks to
the two Trudy’s for the photographs, and thanks to Trudy B for tea and
delicious cake at her house.
The Pub
The
Haymoor at Canford Heath shopping centre. The food was good and not too
expensive. A pie at £4.30 was deemed good value for money.
Next Week
Meet at
Branksome by the tennis courts at 10.30. Lunch will be at the bowling club café.
The Walk
Corfe
Castle
The Leader
Wendy
Who Turned Up
Wendy,
Trudy B, Jackie, Beatrice and Tony H, David (Later, we were joined by Sue)
The Walk
Despite a
dull, windy day, we drove down to Corfe Castle and parked in the National Trust
car park. We then walked across the railway line, through the deserted Norden
railway station, and took a circular route that brought us back into Corfe
village. This is where Sue caught up with us.
After
lunch we followed West Street until we came out on the hill top with a
magnificent view of the countryside and also a howling gale. We came to a mud-bath
that looked almost impassable, so we doubled back into the village and made our
way back to the NT information centre. We were just in time for tea and coffee (and
time to start their public jig-saw puzzle) before they closed the shop.
An
enjoyable walk to blow away the cob-webs.
The Pub
The Fox
in Corfe Castle village. This is a very old establishment dating back to 1568. We
had to wander down an alleyway to find our way into it, but the search was
worthwhile. We have eaten here before and enjoyed the food. Today, everyone was
happy with the meal selection, especially the pie-eater. “Nine-and-a -half out
of ten,” he declared. The other half is held in reserve in case we one day find
something even better.
Next Week
Meet at
Trudy B’s house at 1030 for a walk on Canford Heath.
