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East Meon Strollers walk on 16th February 2022

The East Meon walk led by Jane and Mary was in weak sunshine and luckily finished before any rain came. There was some mud, but only enough to provide a challenge and not to cause any wet feet and, fortunately, no stiles. Starting out from the village car park the walk headed for Duncoombe Wood and the lower slopes of Small Down. After finding a convenient wall at Parsonage Farm, we decided it was time for a drink before walking on past Fishpond Cottages (now seems to be a single dwelling called Fishponds). The path beyond the fishpond has been limited to only pedestrian traffic until June to stop wheels and hooves doing further damage to the track, which was a little muddy. Further on the same restrictions applied to Cumber's Lane and some stretching and clambering was needed to keep feet dry. Once we reached Pidham Lane we turned west and headed through Greenway Copse, to eventually skirt Frogmore and reach East Meon once again. We then headed for The Olde George Inn to meet up with some resting friends and enjoy some delicious food, expertly served!   A nice flat walk of around 4.1/4 miles

Ready to walk

Heading for Duncoombe Wood

Some people just can't wait

Gates are always better than stiles!

Drinks break

Must be David Cameron's place

Beautifully clear streams of the Meon Valley

"Now, where shall we go from here?"

Fishpond Cottages

With their own fishpond.

"Can we get through?"

"Yes I think we can"

"Yes, not too difficult"

Last bit of mud

East Meon

All Saint's Church

Lunch at last.

About 4.1/4 miles.

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