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Selworthy Holiday 6th June 2017

Sightseeing Tuesday. We had a stroll around Dunster Park before a coffee and some shopping in the village. Then we headed for Watchet harbour for a packed lunch in a seaside shelter. It was a stormy day in the area with a tree being blown down a few miles away, but we managed to avoid any rain. Walking was about 4 miles, 600 feet gained.

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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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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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