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Walderton Skittles walk on 2nd October 2024

Denis arranged the skittles and led the 3.75 mile short walk to get back to The Barley Mow pub in time to have lunch, and play skittles before the pub closed in the afternoon. 

We walked up the main road to where the River Ems crossed the road, headed up Cooks Lane to pick up Monarch’s Way.  Although overcast, it was dry to allow us to enjoy the views of Walderton Down as we crossed the fields in a meandering route as the path across the field which had been ploughed.  We regrouped before entering the Inholmes Wood leaving the Monarch’s Way.  The route took us down one side of the valley and up the other surrounded by wild garlic in Woodbarn.  Leaving the woods we stopped at the table and seats beside the path with sea views to have our coffee break.  Continuing west, we walked past Watergate, crossed the road and were pleased we turned south rather than climb Watergate Hanger.  Recrossing the road we entered Watergate Park and got back to the path down to Cooks Lane and back to the pub. 

A huge thank you to The Barley Mow for allowing us to play skittles on their alley, and providing a lovely buffet.  The skittles event was won by Stuart on a coin toss having tied as top skittle demolisher with Tim.

Walkers ready to start

All this walking is wearing my legs out, I’m sure once I was taller

There is a footpath across this field somewhere

Last of the blooms for this season?

Regrouping before plunging into Inholmes Wood

But not before we had scared off the seagulls

Leading a walk can be the start of a slippery slope

Always wanted to be a train driver

The sun broke out to enhance our coffee stop view

Enjoying a coffee and chat

Striding down the hill

White African Guinea fowl looking a bit lost

Strolling down past Watergate

We found another friend

A very welcome sign

Skittles winner in his stride

About 4 miles

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