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The Plan
Undecided
until we met
The Leader
A joint
exercise
Who Turned Up
Wendy,
Trisha, Trudy B, Trudy H, Jackie and David
The Walk
After
last night’s violent thunderstorms, we woke up to a damp morning, but with the
prospect of a dry afternoon. We met at Weatherspoons in Broadstone for coffee
and a discussion on what we would do today. The decision went in favour of a
walk around the Avon Forest Park. We drove to the service road near the Woolsbridge
Roundabout on the A31 and left our cars near the footbridge. After the previous
day’s high winds it was no surprise to see the council workforce out clearing
the road of leaves. We crossed the bridge into the Forest park and then made
our way directly to the St Leonard’s Hotel for lunch.
After lunch
we walked back into the park and took a longer, roundabout route through the
woodland. By now we were feeling warm and able to discard our coats. The
weather forecasters keep reminding us that temperatures are four or five
degrees higher than usual for this time of the year. A pleasant walk in
improving weather.
The Pub
The St
Leonard’s Hotel. When we have previously eaten here, they have served a
Wednesday carvery. No longer, and the staff looked new. One girl didn’t know
how to handle the cash till which nearly cost Trisha dearly. However, the food
was good and the beef and ale pie was excellent. That said, the pie-eater was
under observation from higher authority.
Next Week
Meet in
Wimborne (to be confirmed) at 10am for a Bryanston walk.
The Plan
A Longham
walk
The Leader
Ros
Who Turned Up
Ros,
Wendy, Trisha, Trudy H, David, with Trudy B, Mark and Lucy from lunchtime.
The Walk
Autumn
weather is beginning to make itself felt. The twenty degrees we enjoyed at the
beginning of the week is slowly melting away to more normal temperatures for
this time of the year. We met at the lay-be near the Angel and walked through
Poor Common to West Parley. We then took the path down past the golf course to
the River Stour. The water level was lower than we had previously seen it,
enabling us to make a detour across what had once been a tributary without
getting our feet wet. As we were early at the hotel, we also explored a little of
the walks on the opposite side of the river.
After
luch we lost Wendy and David but gained Trudy B, Mark and Lucy. The walk took
the group back to the starting point.
The Hotel
The
Bridge House. A carvery at £5.50 is always good value here. Our apologies to
Trudy B and family for not confirming the change of venue.
Next Week
A walk at
Studland. If wet Delph Woods.
The Plan
A
Wimborne walk
The Leader
Tony R
Who turned up
Tony and
Diane R, Wendy, Jackie, Ros, David
The Walk
The
weather forecast was not optimistic, but the Wednesday walkers are not easily
put off. We met at Canford Magna, on the road outside Canford School. Our path
took us along the Castleman Trailway alongside the River Stour. When we came to
Oakley Hill we turned towards Wimborne. Being early, we allowed the ladies to
browse the shops and we popped into the Costa Coffee shop for a spot of liquid
sustenance. Then we walked back to the pub.
The rain
started as we were finishing our lunch. We waited until it stopped and then
walked down to Riverside Park. This was once the site of Flight Refuelling but
is now being turned into a new housing estate. The path got a bit muddy as we
followed the riverside path but nothing we could not cope with. Finally, we
crossed over at the refurbished footbridge. It was raining again as we arrived
back at Canford Magna.
The Pub
The Coach
and Horses, Wimborne. We studied the Christmas lunch menu while we were here
and opted to book our walker’s lunch for 18th December. Today’s menu
was good and reasonably priced. The pie eater declared himself well satisfied
with his meal. Several crossword puzzles were completed.
Next Week
Meet at
the usual lay-by near The Angel Pub at 1030. We plan to eat at the King’s Head
in Longham.
