Midhurst Footpath Companions
Walking in Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey.

Weavers Down walk 19th January 2022

The walk, led by Catherine, started from Liss Forest and took us over Weavers Down to find the delightful Deers Hut, a one time hunting lodge dating back to the 17th century. Queen Anne was nearby inspecting her deer in 1708 and probably dropped in for a swift half. We walked most of the day to a background noise of gunshot, but we think it was the Army training on the nearby ranges. It didn't stop us enjoying some splendid views and  gorse in glorious flower. The going was mostly dry on the sandy soil, with a few puddles included  for entertainment purposes. After 3.1/2 miles we stopped for lunch. Most people continued walking in the afternoon to Liss Forest, by different paths from the morning route. A very pleasant walk with a few odd spots of rain and only a few slopes to test the calves. Total walk was about 7 miles.

Mustering for the start

OK, let's get going!

Two households apparently have grazing rights on parts of Weavers Down.

Walking uphill through the birch trees

and then downhill

A quiet, unspoiled and comparatively wild area of lowland heath.

Hope that's not a sniper up there.....

Nice welcome!

Lunch is served.

Ready for the second part of our walk

We're on the Shipwrights Way.

Tyrannosaurus keeping an eye on the Old Thorns Hotel

"I'll do it , I'll do it!"

"There, I said I'd do it"

Nice set of teeth

Afternoon walking group

Glorious gorse on our return trip

View to the South

"Over there is Champneys and Forest Lodge as well as one of the UK's largest horse hospitals."

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