Midhurst Footpath Companions
Walking in Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey.

West Lavington Walk on 21st December 2022

This was the last walk for the year and Pauline and Linda had a route planned. Isabel had organised the lunch in the Royal Oak marquee. Starting off the rain looked to be heading towards us from the Chichester direction so we were well prepared for a damp walk. We walked the Serpent trail up Dunford Hollow and past Dunford House and Walkers Farm before heading into Goldballs Plantation and The Roughs. Reaching the old Midhurst/Pulborough railway line, we found a good spot to stop for a snack. A sample of 40/40 alcohol went well with a variety of very special nibbles that appeared from various rucksacks and we celebrated the forthcoming holiday in style. We next entered Todham Rough to eventually reach West Lavington. After some road walking we turned up to go past the Kennels and then on towards the Wharf. A climb brought us onto the road in West Lavington and this was the last muddy path we saw as we then took the road back to The Royal Oak. The walkers  were joined by several other members of the club for a splendid Christmas lunch.

From this spot you can usually see the South Downs. Is that rain coming our way?

Well, maybe it will be a little damp

Welly boots can be really useful

But it wasn't always raining

Oh no! People in the woods - who's hiding over there?

Ah it's OK, they're with us.

Tramping down a gully

But at least there's no mud here.

It wasn't really as bad as it looks!

Time for a bite

and a wee drink

Break over, let's find a way to the pub

West Lavington, here we come

Bridge over untroubled water

No mud here

Cowdray House in the gloom

Bridge over the Midhurst to Pulborough railway line 

Ah, back in the Pub

Happy Christmas!

About 5.2 miles.

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