Midhurst Footpath Companions
Walking in Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey.

Selworthy Holiday 5th June 2017

After 2 good walking days we felt a rest was needed and the plan was to walk to Porlock town, have lunch and catch the bus back. We left the house and took a leisurely stroll along to the villages of Allerford and Bossington and then to Porlock via the fields behind the sea wall. After having coffee and scones in a shop in Porlock it seemed far too early, so we carried on and walked the extra 2 miles to Porlock Weir. As we reached Porlock the heavens opened. We dared to ask the proprietors of the Millers at the Anchor Hotel if we could shelter inside and eat our sandwiches (and perhaps buy a drink!). They were most hospitable and allowed us into their lounge. It is an extraordinary hotel, crammed with antiques and curiosities  collected by the Miller family and we very much enjoyed our stay. The rain continued and we were very grateful that the bus driver took pity on us and dropped us outside Holnicote House gate, instead of the official bus stop, some 200 yards down the road. 

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6.1/2 miles, 420ft gained.

Approaching Porlock Weir

Starting out, prepared for weather

Millers at The Anchor 1

Sheep rustler

Statue at The Anchor

Millers at The Anchor 2

Walkers posing

View from the hotel

Millers at The Anchor

Hooligan!

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