The Plan
A walk to
the Claypipe
Who Turned Up
Wendy,
Sue, Beatrice and Tony H, Tony R, David
The Walk
Due to a
little misunderstanding, the two cars ended up parked in different locations. No
real problem. We began the walk at the end of Filluel Road and set out along
the track that took us over the Morden Bog Nature Reserve. A walk of about
three miles brought us into Sandford and in sight of the pub. The weather was
beautiful, calm and just a little overcast. After lunch we crossed the main road and walked up Station Road past the old Admiralty Research Site. We then turned right onto a path that led us back to the main road near the school roundabout. This is where we heard the sound of loud aero engines overhead and looked up to see TWO Avro Lancasters fly past at low altitude. As there are only two airworthy examples of that aircraft, we were lucky to see them together flying in formation. What a pity we had no cameras this week.
We finished off with tea and cake at Sues. Thank you Sue. Sorry I was still too bloated with steak and ale pie to enjoy your cakes.
The Pub
The
Claypipe at Sandford. The first pleasant surprise was the beer. Ringwood Ale
cheaper than at any other pub we know of. Then came the meals. All good quality,
but the steak and ale pie was a knockout. The large portion came as TWO slices of
very nicely home-cooked pie. Quality 9 out of 10. Value for money 11 out of 10.
The pie eater was struggling to finish the two slices.
Next Week
Provisionally,
we will meet at Jackie’s at 10am for a Blue Pool walk, unless you hear
otherwise.
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