Aynho Long Walk 19th October 2017

It was a damp and misty Autumn morning so it was a pleasant surprise to find thirteen walkers keen to set off. We crossed to the Portway path in the direction of Souldern. At the bottom of the field as we passed into the rising field ahead we were surprised to find that after years as pasture for sheep and cows it was now ploughed for planting. Fortunately it was not too muddy as yet. Our route continued across the fields to Wharf Lane and down to the canal. The water was very still and almost mirror like in its reflections. Only when we reached Aynho Wharf did we see a long boat cruising towards us. Two swans stood on the bank waiting for it to pass. We left the canal there and after passing over and under the railway bridges we took the track back under the motorway to the ford. The ford was still not under water so we crossed it easily and walked back up Millers Lane to the village.
Sadly Dawn’s wonderful refreshments had been neglected this week although there was a wide selection available.6.5 miles