Midhurst Footpath Companions
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Liphook walk on 6th March 2024

The Liphook walk, led by Jean (with some kind assistance from Isabel) started out with the morning mist still very much present. We ducked under the A3 and found our way to Bramshott Churchyard, with  hundreds of graves of Canadian soldiers, most of whom had died of Spanish Influenza at the end of WW1. The flu was incredibly deadly, especially amongst the young. Sometimes a soldier could be fit and well at breakfast, but the flu could take his life before the end of the day. 

We moved on up the road to Rectory Lane before turning down a narrow gulley to  reach Bramshott village.  A walk along Tunbridge Lane took us to a footpath that ran past Bramshott Court and eventually to Passfield Manor.  By crossing the B3004 we entered the road to the delightful village Conford where the Victorian village hall provided a good stopping point for a drinks break. Our route then led past Conford Park House, with its extraordinary sculptures in the grounds and on to the dreaded mud. We had all been warned that wellingtons were the preferred footwear and even a bit of fence climbing did not totally avoid the problem. However we recovered enough to find the B3004 once again and then back to Bramshott, via Bramshott Vale House. We passed Boris Karloff's house before once again walking through Bramshott churchyard.  After passing over the Memorial bridge we regained our cars and then journeyed to The Deers Hut for an enjoyable lunch.

All ready for the walk

A very misty start to the day

More people died from Spanish flu than in WW1

Commonwealth Graves volunteer keeping the graveyard tidy

Tree roots along Tunbridge Lane

Passfield Manor ponds, on the River Wey

Conford Village Hall

This house normally sells eggs, but not today,

Some botanical information, always needed.

A glimpse through the fence at Conford Park House

Is that another walking group?

Main mud now avoided, this is merely a minor issue

Quick, in case Boris is still around!

Passing under the A3

Worth a read, explains why there are a few Maple trees around the area

"...tread softly because you tread on my dreams. " W.B Yeats.

Canadian Flag. Many local girls married Canadian soldiers.

A very nice 5 miles.

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