The Wednesday Walk 4th February 2015

The Plan

A Kingston Lacy Walk

Who Turned Up

Wendy, Trisha, Sue, Trudy H, Beatrice and Tony H, David

The Walk

It was one of those days when even the brass monkeys would have had their long johns on. Dry but very cold. We met at the Kingston Lacy car park and ensured we were well wrapped up before setting off. In the towns the snow had melted, but here in the country it still lay on parts of the ground. Some of the walks were closed because maintenance work, particularly around the Japanese Garden, which was a pity. However, we managed to complete most of the long walk around the estate and added in an extra short stroll before heading back to the car park. It was pleasing to see the snowdrops out on this walk. We car-shared for the drive into Wimborne for lunch.

After lunch we came back to Kingston Lacy for another truncated walk, caused by paths being relayed. Once again it was dry but cold.

We finished off the day with tea and cakes courtesy of Beatrice and Tony. Many thanks, B&T.

The Pub

The Rising Sun in Wimborne. The food was good and reasonably priced, but there was a long wait for the beef and ale pie.

Next Week

Meet at the St Catherine’s hill small car park at 1015. We hope to car-share for the drive on into Highcliff. If the weather is bad we may walk St Catherine’s Hill instead.