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Milland Morning walk 20th July 2022

The Milland walk was a little slow starting as we had a delay placing our food order in The Rising Sun. However, we eventually got under way and headed up Wardley Lane, then turned to walk through the delightful Hatch Copse. We took a detour before we reached the road to have a look at a large house that has seen better days, supposedly once a haunt of very famous film stars many years ago. The trip up the narrow Milland Lane was achieved without incident before we turned towards Maysleith, once home to Hugh Gaitskell, one time leader of the Labour Party, a great friend of John Betjeman but probably not a great friend of Ian Fleming.  It was at this point we stopped for our break and for some dog information from a passer-by. We then headed south, crossing the road to skirt Marsh Wood, then taking the footpath through Chorley Common, not to be recommended for its stiles! Lunch was taken by many in The Rising Sun, where the food was very tasty.

Heading out along the Fernhurst Road

Wardley Lane

Conditions were sunny but not too hot

First stile to be conquered

Some people just take a single bound!

Re-hydration stop in Hatch Copse

A nice shady glade

A quick diversion to look at a large house in need of some TLC

Gardener needed, needs to have own ladder

Still wondering if we should club together and make an offer.

Nice shady spot near Maysleith

Maysleith, now a Grade II listed building.

Gazing at Maysleith from across the field.

Crossing the stream in Chorley Common

Well fed, awaiting the coffee.

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