Bubble walk on 16th June 2021

Walk leader Janet had organized a great car parking spot at the Sky Park Farm, before taking us on a 5 mile ramble. From the Sky Park Farm we headed along the route of the old Midhurst to Petersfield railway line before turning south so that we could circle the West Heath Common sand pit. Passing through the outer fields of the deer park we headed through fields of broad beans before crossing the Rother and turning towards Durford Abbey, taking the opportunity to shelter under an old oak on the way. Durleighmarsh Farm Shop was very busy so we decided to have our coffee further up the Sussex Border Path. From there we cut back down to Wenham Manor Farm and on to the remains of the railway bridge at Oldcroft before retracing our steps back to the Sky Park Farm. Not only had Janet organized the car park and the walk, we also had access to the Sky Farm picnic area to round off a lovely walk on a hot day. Information about Sky Park Farm is here:- Sky Farm

Ready to go.

Our hosts for the day.

Sand excavation on West Heath Common

Couple of old wrecks, maybe a little past their prime.

These are a variety of red deer which are white. The red fawn is a genetic throwback, not evidence that the fences were too low!

Broad beans, not quite ready for munching.

The Rother bridge, looking at the Common water crowfoot - and what are those beautiful blue things?

Damselflies, this one's a male Banded Demoiselle. Common throughout Europe and Asia, perhaps not surprising as the female can lay eggs at 10 per minute for 45 minutes.