Aynho Long Walk 19 February 2015

Ten walkers set off along the Charlton Road, including new member, Chris Hayes. The promised rain was threatening but not actually falling as we cross the stone stile by the dad’s Army hut and crossed the fields to Lower Walton Grounds. The footpath has still not been restored across the field the curves over the hill with views across to Deddington and Bloxham, so we followed the tractor wheel tracks and clagged up our boots in the process. We skirted round the farm buildings, crossed the stream, and came up through the yard to the track along the valley. In truth it was more stream than track. WE continued along the field edges until we were just below Charlton and then turned sharply across the field and into the old stone pits. Once out opposite the school we walked down through the village and up to Rainsborough Camp. By now it was raining steadily and we had a strong, wet wind in our faces. The hedge offered some protection as we walked along the ridge and the rain eased off. We were back at the pavilion by 12.00 and very ready for a good hot drink and a chat. Just over five and a half miles and everyone happy.