tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post924226769110520340..comments2024-03-28T11:16:38.801+00:00Comments on SWC - This Week's Walks: Saturday Walk - West Wiltshire Downs: Tisbury Circular (via Alvediston) [Short]Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11395064086819994526noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-30006800859078099342017-02-05T13:44:41.236+00:002017-02-05T13:44:41.236+00:00n=11 w=sunny_a_little_cloud_in_afternoon
11 walke...n=11 w=sunny_a_little_cloud_in_afternoon<br /><br />11 walkers: 2 on train an hour earlier to walk the full walk following new clockwise directions. 8 off the posted train, with 1 checking the new clockwise directions on the shorter route. 1 regular SWCer joined from visiting friends in the area and arriving before the posted train, set out on the shorter route. <br /><br />Us two off the early train had a picnic up on Sutton Down with views down to the Fovant Badges and the spectacle of a local drag-hunt to entertain us. Stopped for refreshments at The Horseshoe Inn, hoping to bump into the group walking the shorter route. Thomas, checking his new clockwise directions, arrived not long after us and ordered lunch. We had to continue on before the group arrived, as we had more ground to cover. Word reached us later in the day that the pub landlord got a bit antsy when the group did not show up on time and not all at once. Last food orders time was a strict 1:45 and one walker had to make do with a scotch egg. Those who were lucky enough to get food, reported it as being fine.<br /><br />Both in the morning and the afternoon, plenty of fine views. Having done this walk a couple of times as per the original directions, it was interesting to walk it in reverse and enjoy the views from a different perspective. Quite a few muddy field crossings slowed everyone down a bit, but the sunshine almost all day helped keep spirits high. A bit of a squeeze trying to get the full walk done at this time of the year maybe, so look forward to coming back when the days are longer. In particular to enjoy some refreshments at The Royal Oak about an hour before the walk's end (on new, clock-wise routing). For research purposes, we managed a swift drink, and the service and attitude of the gentleman behind the bar couldn't have been more of a contrast to the lunchtime experience.<br /><br />All 11 on the 18:01 back to London. A few newbies to the Tisbury area and they all enjoyed the walk and landscape and might be tempted back...Karennoreply@blogger.com