The Wednesday Walk 13th June 2012

The Plan

A walk from Pamphill

The Leader

Wendy

Who Turned Up

Wendy, Trudy H, Beatrice and Tony H, David

The Walk

Our intentions were good, but the weather got the better of us. We planned to walk from Pamphill to Lamb’s Green via Eye Mead but the land around the water meadows was waterlogged after the heavy rain we have experienced over the past week or more. Plan B sent us down Vine Lane, across the Cowgrove Road, and then along the path that parallels the river towards the Wimborne. The riverside here was not flooded, but a light rain caught up with us as we approached the allotments. We made our way to the new Weatherspoons restaurant in the town and enjoyed a cup of coffee. When we judged it time for lunch, we walked on through the town to The Rising Sun.
After lunch, we walked through the new Waitrose parkland, along West Borough and then School Lane. We then took the short cut that leads on up towards QE school. Just beyond the school, we took the cross country trail that led us back to Pamphill. During the day we saw Campion, Orchids, Ragged Robin, Birdsfoot Trefoil, Buttercups and Foxgloves (my thanks to Wendy for the list). Okay, so the walk wasn’t what we originally intended, but was still a pleasant walk, especially as the rain cleared up after lunch. Thanks to Beatrice and Tony for tea and cakes to round off the day.

The Pub

The Rising Sun. The service was friendly and the food was good if a little pricey.

Next Week

We still want to do Trisha’s Studland walk but it all depends upon the weather. Check with Wendy closer to the day.

The Wednesday Walk 6th June 2012

The Plan

Ferndown to West Moors

Who Turned Up

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

The Walk
Not a day of downpours, but a cool and wet day nonetheless. We didn’t get washed out like the river pageant on the Thames, but we did wonder whether we would get back home dry. It was a short walk from the car park near the Inn on the Tin to West Moors village and we were surprised to see that part of the path has now been tarmacked. We arrived at the pub shortly before a heavy spell of rain, but it was dry again when we started the return walk.

The Pub
The Elephant and Castle, West Moors. We chose this one as it has more space inside than the Tap and Railway and we were a party of nine. The food is generally good and they have some nicely-priced deals including three courses for £5.45.

Next Week
Meet at Pamphill near the school at 1030. We will do an alternative version of the walk we did last week.