Aynho Long Walk 21st May 2015
Fifteen walkers and four dogs appeared this week to enjoy the lovely warm sunshine. We set off down the Portway path towards Souldern, pleased at how dry it was underfoot after the rain earlier in the week. As we approached the kissing gate at the bottom of the first field we were faced with a notice. BULL IN FIELD. Fortunately, bull, cows, calves, dogs and walkers all seemed unperturbed so we crossed the field somewhat briskly without further worry. The path took us through the short wooded area, across into Oxfordshire, and up towards Souldern, where we branched off right over a rather narrow stile. Passing down the meadow and up the other side to a narrow path, nicely cleared, took us out to The far end of Souldern. The long walk down Wharf Lane to Souldern Wharf brought us to the canal where a goose awaited us on the towpath. The canal was busy with long boats whose crews gave us cheery greetings as they passed. We soon emerged by the Great Western Arms and began the return alongside the railway, under the motorway towards Millers Lane. A dead goat lay in the scrub at the side of the field. Where did that come from? The ford was dry. We continued along Millers Lane, out to Station Road, up the hill and through the village to the pavilion. where the rhubarb and custard cake and coffee were very welcome. Almost six and a half miles in slightly over two hours.
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Keith McClellan Keith loads contributions from the Writers Group and writes the blog with photo for the long Health Walks.
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