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Newtown Common
A bit further out today for a trip to Newtown Common. It was an unscripted walk, although we did keep an eye on the map app just to check where we were. Probably just as well as our sense of direction wasn’t the best. A beautiful place to walk, with an abundance of public footpaths…
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Malshanger
The weather forecast was a bit iffy today with torrential rain and thunder storms expected either late morning or early afternoon. Being the hardy souls we are we decided to go for it anyway. I mean you can only get so wet! Well we were lucky, especially considering the hailstones, rain and thunder that appeared…
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Micheldever Woods
Today we went out in search of bluebells and we were certainly not disappointed. None of us had been to Micheldever Woods before, so we decided to give it a try. We were quite surprised that the carpark was pretty full, but managed to squeeze the car into a spot (who are all these people…
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The Vyne National Trust
Another beautiful day, I think we’ve been particularly lucky with the weather so far for our walks. This week we ventured to The Vyne at Sherborne St John, but using the National Trust way in rather than across the fields. The car park was quite busy (who are all these people out and about on…
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North Waltham to Steventon
And then there were three. Our little walking group has a new member, so three of us ventured out on a pleasant, if slightly breezy, walk from North Waltham to Steventon Church. Even the fields weren’t too muddy today which made a nice change. We started out through the houses before crossing the recreation ground…
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Worting to Wootton St Lawrence
Inspired by last week’s walk, we started by Worting Church and followed the path through the woods, navigating the mud and puddles. Met a lovely collie, who was very friendly, but more interested in his stick than us. Further on we were overtaken by a man on a mission. We’ll call him angry man as…
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An Urban Walk to Worting Church
After yet more rain, I decided this week’s walk should be mure urban. Parking at the Leisure Park we made our way past the golf centre and through the industrial estate towards the railway bridge. Not quite as pleasant so far, but still some interesting old houses tucked away. We walked up Old Kempshott Lane…
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Odiham Canal
Another trip along the canal mainly in an effort to avoid too much mud. Starting at the carpark in Odiham and heading towards Greywell. The original intention with this walk was to go along the canal then turn left, through a field to Odiham High Street and maybe a visit to the Pest House. Even…
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Sherborne St John
Another trip to Sherborne St John, but going in the opposite direction to last time. We both now have a walking stick, so definitely looking the part. We walk along the road towards the church, turning right onto the footpath which we follow around a wet and muddy field. We spotted a deer on the…
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Greywell along the canal
Starting in The Street, we head towards the canal. Heading on the footpath behind the houses for a bit before rejoining the canal towpath. We come across the ruins of King John’s castle. It’s quite small but a fascinating find. Carrying along the canal we spot a Heron. He lets us get quite close so…