After two weeks when walking was stopped by excessive heat or rain, walkers got their boots back on and we had a total of 21 walkers in 4 bubbles.
Celia's walk bubble had a great walk through the Severals and down towards Woolbeding before diverting to Stedham. The return to the car park in Iping completed the loop of about 5 miles.
Celia's group
New seat under construction
Miguel clearing the path
Stedham Mill
Stedham Hall
Route about 4 to 5 miles
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Peter's walk was from Upperton Cricket Ground car park and explored a wonderful park and a vineyard.
Walk start
Petworth Park , by Capability Brown
Petworth Park lake
Refreshments break
Grapes coming on nicely
South Downs vineyard
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Tim's walk left Easebourne to take a meander to Woolbeding and back, returning along the River Rother Walk
Woolbeding House
Massive funghi
I spy another bubble's picnic spot!
Woolbeding House from Whiphill Wood
Midhurst Mill Pond
Small bubble, with guest walker Jon
Yet another bubble spotted!
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Den's walk went via St Ann's Hill to reach West Lavington Church for a drink stop before eventually returning to Easebourne Cowdray Car Park
It’s said there is an underground tunnel from the Roundhouse to the Castle
King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I both visited MIdhurst and stayed at Cowdray
Chestnut tree intricate bark patterns
This fungi grew too big for his home!
Entry for MIdhurst Town Councils first ever Scarecrow competition. Winner below by a fellow walker!
The Rother is 18 ft deep here and has been used for Police Frogman Diving exercises
Passing the polo grounds - is that more walkers ahead?
Back for coffee at Cowdray