The Wednesday Walk 5th March 2014

The Plan

A Studland walk

Who Turned Up

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

The Walk

After weeks of heavy rain and strong winds, spring is finally with us. The day was bright and sunny, there was little or no wind, and we actually felt quite warm. We met at Sandbanks and crossed on the ferry as foot passengers. On the Studland side, we crossed the road to skirt around Brands Bay before crossing back onto Studland Heath. Although the weather is now clearly on the mend, we did meet with the un fortunate residue of those wet weeks. Many of the footpaths across the heath were still waterlogged. We were able to splash through some of the water, but at other places we had to make long detours onto higher ground. Eventually we managed to get onto the beach and finish our walk on dry sand.
After lunch, half the group elected to take the bus back to Sandbanks while the other half walked back along the beach. The bus group discovered that the appropriate bus stop exists only in virtual form. You need to stand on the opposite side of the road to a physical bus stop for Swanage buses and hold out your hand. At least we now know that for future reference.

The Pub

No pub this week. We ate at the National Trust café by Knoll car park. They did a pie, but it only scored 6 out of 10. Other meals were better.