Midhurst Footpath Companions
Walking in Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey.

Cocking Walk on 13th July 2022

With a heatwave throughout the south-east, Pauline wisely took the decision to start our walk at 9.15am. After parking in the Blue Bell  in Cocking we crossed the road and wandered down Mill Lane, not quite being able to peer through the hedge enough to get a good view of the amazing sculptures in the Sculpture studio garden. From there we were crossing fields, many with Broad Beans which seemed to be begging for water. We eventually reached Leggs Farm and Heyshott Church before heading for Marsh Pond where a very long seat was good for a stopping point for a drinks break. The temperatures had been rising a little and from this point we were mostly in the shade of trees after turning at Walkers Farm and heading towards Cocking, via Hoe Copse. Back in Cocking, the Bluebell was a little cooler and we very much enjoyed some excellent food at excellent prices, glad the portions were not too big as we ended up with some Birthday cake that mysteriously appeared. A great walk with our Birthday Girl, about 4.1/2 miles.

Any claim for a broken foot will be countered with a tyre abuse charge.

Setting off at 9.15!

Nice topiary down Mill Lane

The broad bean fields had great areas of daisies in them.

Broad bean field (or more correctly, field beans).

Quick stop in Hampshire Copse for a water check.

Luckily we have a horse whisperer amongst us who can chat to the locals.

Ancient yew at Heyshott Church

Marsh Pond, Heyshott - what's that over there?

Just a huge carp taking a cruise in the shallows

Time for a drink break and a photo

Having a stroll past Walkers Farm

Marbled White, great lovers of purple flowers

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Heading back to Cocking through Hoe Copse

Inside the Blue Bell - artist of the month is----Barbara Jensen!

Happy walkers ready to eat their lunch

Someone got ambushed by one cake  -   and then another one!

Oh well, it's not every day you're 21!

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