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Selworthy Holiday 4th June 2017

The guide book said Porlock Weir to Culbone Church circuit was a gentle climb. However it didn't seem that way but we had all day. The climb up from Porlock Weir was mostly shady with views down to the sea before reaching the Church. The Sunday service was in progress and for those who were interested, the vicar was very welcoming. We climbed the hill and started looking for a lunch spot, just as the rain started. A lady in a B&B kindly let us use their garden and tables so we dined in comfort under a huge tree. The route back to Porlock was reasonably dry with plenty of views across to Wales. The walk was 7 miles with about 1370 ft of ascent.

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Selworthy Holiday 3rd June 2017

Eleven members of Midhurst Footpath Companions spent a week with HF Holidays at Holnicote House, Selworthy in North Somerset. Our first day was a nice walk out to Hurlstone Point, at which point we decided to take a slightly less steep route up to Selworthy Beacon. It was less steep but also happened to be somewhat close to the sea. However we all managed to reach the top, stopping for lunch on the way up. The lunch stop was a repeat of an earlier holiday taken by some back in 2005. After more photos at the top we descended towards Selworthy Combe and met a herd of Exmoor ponies before going to Selworthy village for more refreshments. 7.1/2 miles and 1425 ft of ascent.

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Loxwood Morning walk 31st May 2017

Paul's walk in Loxwood was full of interest.  We walked towards Drungewick Manor and returned along the Wey and Arun Canal. There was a surprising amount of giant hogweed which has become a real problem in this area - touching the leaves or sap can cause horrific burns. Luckily it was always on the other side of the fence. We also spotted a spotty pig - which may have been a Gloucestershire Old Spot or an Oxford Sandy and Black, both down to a population of less than 500 in this country. A  pair of blue tailed damselflies were out for an early mating, seen to be making the most of their brief lives of 1 to 2 weeks as winged insects. Lastly the red clouds seen in the small pond where we had our coffee were probably  summer blooms of millions of daphnia/water fleas. The walk finished with lunch in The Onslow Arms. Thanks to Jane and Paul for extra photos.

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Chalton Day Walk 24th May 2017

This walk started at the car park next to the Red Lion in Chalton, went over Chalton and Idsworth Down to Finchdean. Then it was cross country through fields of seeded rape to  reach the Red Lion in Horndean for lunch. The return route was up to the Windmill on Windmill Hill with great views south, the Spinnaker Tower just being visible, before returning to the car park in Chalton next to the Red Lion. The Red Lion is being rethatched and the thatchers are trying to replicate the straw patterns shown in old photographs. About 8 miles in total.

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Billingshurst Morning Walk 17th May 2017

Nigel and Kate's walk was near Billingshurst and farmers and gardeners were pleased we had rain this week after almost a month's drought. Walkers were not quite so keen but nevertheless enjoyed the morning walk of about 4.1/2 miles. Lots of nightingales singing and an excellent lunch in the Limeburners arms. Thanks to Barbara for photos.

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