Duncton Walk on 16th October 2024

After meeting in the car park halfway up Duncton Hill, Jennifer successfully led us on a walk through Teaglaze, Waltham Down and Crown Teaglaze. The path was initially a challenge as fallen trees had blocked the footpath, but a diversion had been created by previous walkers so we were soon back on track. We then emerged into fields with great views north over Woolavington Down. At one point the map said we were crossing a Cross Dyke. There was no evidence of anything at all but evidentally many of these Bronze age earthworks have been destroyed by modern agriculture. We eventually turned south through the woods of Teaglaze and found a very long fallen tree which just managed to support the weight of 8 walkers but made creaking noises, so we didn't test it any further. Refreshed, we continued, made a sharp left hand turn and headed through woods and fields back towards the cars. At one point tumulii were on either side of our route, more evidence of ancient burials thousand of years before Stonehenge was even erected. We eventually reached the safety of our cars, having remained dry for the morning. A short drive took us to The Badger for a great lunch. The walk was about 5 miles.