Walking from Hengistbury Head to Mudeford Spit on Tuesday 18th June 2024

Today we all met up at Hengistbury Head and took the low level walk to Mudeford Spit. The weather was lovely, not too hot and always a gentle breeze. We all walk at different paces so naturally split into smaller groups, regardless of groups, lots of conversation , especially about the scenery and birds around us. The agreement was we are all lucky to have such a beautiful coastline on our doorstep.

Having set off earlier today, we had lunch instead of our usual coffee/tea and cake. At The Beach House we enjoyed a variety of different food and thank you to the staff who made us so welcome. 

       

Conversation lessoned whilst we all enjoyed our lunch.

Look at the view we had whilst we ate also!

Afterwards there was a choice of either returning to Hengistbury Head on foot or by train. Some may have thought train was the quicker option but no, the walkers arrived back before the passengers did.

 

Twice a year we have an extended day; summer outing with lunch and Christmas party with lots of seasonal delights. Absolutely no doubt, our summer outing this year was another great success

Our next planned walk is on Tuesday 2nd July and we are hoping to visit Tuckton Tea Gardens after our walk.

 

 Lovely walk with the Pals this afternoon at Hyde, followed by a visit to the Potting Shed for coffee and cake. A few of the topics for conversation were: D Day, sorrel (a plant like a miniature dock that makes red swathes across the forest landscapes at this time of year),  the Asian hornet and a few dozen other subjects,