Tilford walk on 12th October 2022

After meeting up outside the Barley Mow, the walkers, led by Kathryn, crossed the Green and headed up the footpath towards Frensham Little Pond. The path firstly follows the River Wey before diverting to pass through Meadow End Farm which has a large collection of very large pigs, very entertaining!  A little later we approached, with some trepidation, an area that is often flooded, with only a limited footbridge for assistance. Even with our dry summer, it was surprising to find it so completely dry. We reached Frensham Little Pond Cafe and enjoyed some buns and coffee before turning back towards Pierrepont Home Farm, crossing the Wey on a wooden footbridge en route. Cheese on the Wey is an artisan cheesemaker in the old dairy buildings at Pierrepoint Farm and it seemed a shame to miss the opportunity to taste some samples. Beyond Pierrepoint Farm is the Tankersford Common, an area looked after by the RSPB. To keep a variety of vegetation in check there are a number of "wild" Dun horses on the Common, a horse colour often found in prehistoric cave paintings. After walking through Farnham Heath Nature Reserve we crossed the road to walk down to Tilfordmill Bridge. Turning right we took the footpath that eventually brought us back to the green and The Barley Mow, where several walkers stayed for an efficient lunch. The walk was just over 5 miles.

Gathering on the green.

Autumn is here

River Wey on the way

"I just wonder if there's any more food in there"

Sometimes waders are needed, but not today.

Heading for Frensham Pond

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Birds finishing our cake

"I can see you"

Checking out the birds.

River Wey crossing

The Cheese on the Wey shop

A Dun horse, with a black line along its back

Farnham Heath Nature reserve

Apparently is edible with a pleasant mushroomy taste.  Shaggy Inkcap, must be eaten very young.

World War II bunker hidden in the undergrowth near Tilford Green.

Nearly there. Tilford Bridge, probably the oldest Packhorse bridge in the country.

About 5 miles

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