The Wednesday Walk 9th April 2014

The Plan

A heathland walk

Who Turned Up

Jackie, Sue, Beatrice, Diane and Tony R, Trudy B, David

The Walk

We left the cars at Jackie’s house and walked across the A35 onto Upton Heath. The sun was shining in a clear sky and we all had to discard outer clothes as the day warmed up. Most of us managed to get to the top of Beacon Hill where we found a splendid view partially marred by trees. We came down off the heath almost opposite the pub.
After lunch we walked up Beacon Hill Lane, taking a slightly shorter route across the heath and back to Upton. Cloud had now rolled over the sky and it was not so warm as the morning.
Many thanks to Jackie for providing tea and biscuits to round off the walk.

The Pub

The Holme Bush. The last time we came here they hadn’t a chef and the landlady had gone for a walk. Things were a bit better this time. They had a chef and some food. The advertised pie was missing. The advertised ham and eggs were missing. But the rest of the menu was available, including a “two meals for £10” deal. Unfortunately, we did have to wait patiently for it to be cooked. In the end it was worth it. The food was good. Two walkers ordered apple pie desert and, once again, we had to wait. We think they must have been picking the apples. But the food was, again, good. So, the message is: not everything on the menu is on the menu, and you will need to be patient, but the food is good.

Next Week

Meet at Delph Woods at 1030am for a walk to Lambs Green.