Midhurst Footpath Companions
Walking in Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey.

Lodsworth walk on 28th September 2022

Isabel's walk started from the centre of Lodsworth and we welcomed two guest walkers John and Maureen. We headed up School Lane and then took footpaths towards Grevatts and Vining Common. The path turns north and we took the turning towards Ovis common, where we found an ideal drinks break spot with seating for everyone and a long view over the Low Weald ahead of us. Suitably refreshed, we joined the Serpent Trail and carried on through Redlands Farm where we found several friendly polo ponies enjoying the grass. We followed the Serpent trail for another half mile before leaving it  to walk down River Lane, turning again to head back towards Lodsworth, passing Eel bridge on the way. From here a 13 year old Ranulph Fiennes and his sister canoed down to the sea at Climping. However the journey had taken 2 days and his mother was somewhat annoyed! We eventually reached the village, having passed E.H. Shephard's house on the way. Lunch was at the Royal Oak, where we were pleased to met up with more MFC walkers.

Gathering outside the Hollist Arms.

Private graveyard for the Farthing family

Towards Leggatts we saw this black and white horse paying dead. Very convincing for a while!

Touch of colour co-ordination for Lodsworth.

It was a good day for funghi. These bracket funghi are almost inedible when young and worse as they age.

Ideal picnic spot

With a view to match

Heading for the Serpent Trail

Redlands Farm

Ponies, keep walking, avoid eye contact!

They're just being friendly

and inquisitive!

Group shot near Salmonsbridge Farm

We're going that way!

Approaching the bottom of Lodsworth village

St Peter's Well, supposedly good water for eye complaints, but not recommended.

Early home of the Fiennes family

About 5.1/2 miles.

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