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East Meon walk on 15th April 2026

The weather was definitely not looking good for the start of Tim and Jane's walk around East Meon. Rain was very much in the air but by the time we had pre-ordered our food the drizzle was fading away and we headed to the south of the village, passing the school on the way. Duncoombe Farm proved to be the birthplace of many lambs and several set of triplets were in evidence. We then had to tackle the very lowest slope of Small Down, just as well as Small Down is in fact fairly large. Carefully avoiding a path that went a lot higher, we descended back down and were back at the level of the valley that the village nestled in. We then had some road work before reaching the Parsonage Farm area. After taking the path past Fishpond Cottages and despite a lot of searching we failed to find a coffee stop until we were halfway up Cumber's Lane. Even then we were forced to sit on the bank, but at least we had a pleasant drink! Suitably refreshed we took the path through Greenway Copse and on to the the outskirts of the village. East Meon is a very old settlement and some Hall Houses are still standing but fortunately the original design with a single fire and hole in the roof to let the smoke out has been very much improved over the years. A wander down the High Street and we were soon back in Ye Olde George Inn for a very good lunch.

Well, the forecast said it should stop by 10.30

Starting out, still a bit of rain

Fields of rape are very colourful at this time of year

Low cloud obscuring the view of the hills

What are those bundle of white over there?

Wait, wait, wait, I'm so hungry!

Quick, let's make a run for it

i think I'll try a bit of grass instead.

Heading towards Small Down

Careful, that damp chalk is VERY slippery. Steep path on Small Down

Mind your head on that really low thatch!

Heading for Parsonage Farm

Pond Cottage view

No seats on this coffe stop!

Damp blackthorn

Forge Sound, one of several one time Hall Houses

All Saint's church where King John MAY have married Isabella ( the first one...)

Back at Ye Olde George in the sunshine!

About 4.2 miles

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