The Wednesday Walk 27th March 2013

The Plan

A Wareham walk

The Leader

Wendy

Who Turned Up

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

The Walk

A couple of the walkers reported a light flurry of snow this morning, but nothing to deter serious plodders like us. We drove to Wareham and parked opposite the almshouses in Worgret Road. We decided to walk the old town walls this morning, in the opposite direction to usual. Within minutes we found a butcher’s shop with a mouth-watering window display. Immediate purchases included faggots (Note for Marion: Trisha will explain to you what an English faggot is) pies and a pasty. These all came with us on the day’s walk. Our leader then booked us a table at the Black Bear for lunch, before we set off on our circuit of the old town. The going was very good, the pathways clear and firm. We noted that much of the undergrowth that had spoiled the view of the River Piddle has been cut back much improving the scene.
After lunch we walked along the Wareham River path to Redcliffe Farm, cut across the fields to Stoborough and then back into Wareham.
It was a pleasant day’s walking with some sunshine but cold temperatures. We finished off with tea courtesy of Wendy and cakes courtesy of Trudy H. Thank you both, ladies. The Bailey’s cake was delicious.

The Pub

The Black Bear, Wareham. This was the first time we had eaten here and we were pleasantly surprised. The food was good and the prices very reasonable. A place worth visiting again… even though they didn’t have any pies.

Next Week
Meet at Beatrice and Tony's for a Damerham walk.

PS
The chicken and bacon pies were delicious.