Wednesday 12 October 2016

The Wednesday Walk 12th October 2016


The Plan
Wimborne to High Hall

Who Turned Up
Morning: Beatrice and Tony H, Trisha, Wendy, David
Lunch: Beatrice and Tony H, Trisha, Wendy, David, Sue and Jackie
Afternoon: Trisha, Tony, David

The Walk
We met at Beatrice and Tony’s house in Wimborne. The sky was clear but the air was showing signs of autumnal coolness. However, we were all wrapped up warm as we set off across the Cranborne Road towards Long Close Farm. We turned north parallel with the main road, past Wilksworth Farm and on past High Hall. This is a seventeenth century smaller version of Kingston Lacy. Today it is used as a wedding venue. We left the High Hall estate by the Grange road and continued on to the pub where Sue and Jackie were waiting for us.
After lunch, three of us walked back into Wimborne. We took the footpath to the east of Smuggler’s Lane and crossed the road to come out by Dumpton School. A welcome cup of tea and slice of apple cake were waiting for us at Beatrice and Tony’s house. Many thanks both of you.

The Pub
The Stocks. A pleasant olde worlde pub we have visited before and never been disappointed. The food is good and the atmosphere friendly.

Next Week

Meet at 10am, parking in Brownsea Road, Sandbanks. We will aim for the 1015 ferry to Brownsea Island. BRING A PACKED LUNCH.

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