This walk was an old favourite, starting at Newlands Corner. The weather
was fine although overcast but fortunately didn't spoil the fine
views.
The route took us up to St Martha's Church, a steady
climb well worth the effort, and nice spot to pause for a
moment before heading off downhill towards the Chantries Woods.
Points of
interest on route were the ruins of the Gunpowder Factory (currently being cleared of undergrowth) at
Chilworth, and a small herd of curly coated Hungarian Mangalitsa pigs.
Leaving Waterloo Pond
the terrain continued steeply uphill before reaching White Lane and the last
climb returning to our starting point at Newlands Corner. Three of us stayed on
afterwards for Lunch at the café.
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| Nearly back to the top! |
