Aynho Long Walk 13th August 2015

In spite of the threat of torrential storms eleven daring walkers turned up for the long walk this morning. Fortunately their daring was rewarded by a dry, if humid and overcast, walk was enjoyed. We set off through the Black path into Butts Close and across the Charlton Road to the path down to Lower Aynho Grounds. The broad beans were turning black and are almost ready for harvest. Once past the buildings we took the path towards Kings Sutton. We followed the route up hill to the copse at the top and were momentarily thrown by the fact that the field ahead had just been ploughed and the farmer had not had time to reinstate the path. However the field edge was broad and easy to walk on so we followed that the the gap into the next field, also recently ploughed. It was the field edge again until the top of the ridge and then the path was clear although overgrown in places. We reached the disused stone pits and soon entered Charlton almost opposite the village hall. We passed through the village without incident and climbed up to Rainsborough Camp and followed the ridge back to Green lane and thence to the pavilion for the usual refreshments. Just over five and a half miles in exactly two hours with rain just beginning to fall. Fortunately it did not develop so we were able to get home in the dry.