Birdham Morning and Day walks 27th July 2022

Marian and Linda's walk proved very popular and a large group took a wander around the north edge of the marina before cutting back to order our lunch in The Boat House Cafe. We then walked along Birdham Pool before turning down Broomers Lane to find our drinks break stop in Birdham Churchyard. Weather was sunny, so shady spots were at a premium! Heading west we skirted Westlands before finding the Chichester Channel once again, following The New Lipchis Way to look at the boats in Birdham Pool. After crossing the causeway we took Lock Lane to eventually find Egremont Swing Bridge and over to the main Marina and our lunch spot. They looked after us very well, even though we were earlier than our booking. By the time we reached ours cars once again we had walked 4 miles. After lunch a small group headed in the opposite direction towards Dell Quay which added a further 5 or 6 miles.

Mustering

Taking the path around the north of the marina

Time for a group portrait

Hiya!

Mummy swan showing cygnets how difficult some people find it to float on water

Shady drinks spot at Birdham Church

A thorn ?

This ancient tree, Cupressus sempervirens was rumoured to have been brought back from the crusades in the early middle ages, however there are more probable explanations.