Note from Dave

Regarding the March walk, the Forest is very, very wet at the moment and paths and tracks normally reasonably dry in winter are quite waterlogged.
I have changed the route as much as possible, but with rain forecast, I think wellies or stout/waterproof boots are strongly recommended.

Dave

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February Walk from Anderwood car park

Taking a keen interest in reading the dedication perhaps.


A really nice day again for all of us who braved the cold. Quite sunny at times and dry conditions made it enjoyable.

2007 January Walk at Stony Cross

Twenty-two walkers and two dogs one spaniel and the other a griffon met up at the Stony Cross car park. The weather was kind to us and only started to drizzle as we came in view of the car park. Part of the walk was on the solid concrete track left over from the airfield and now used for the summer campsite. Further on we encountered a few muddy patches that added the fun of negotiating them while keeping dry feet.

December Walk

December at Denny Wood

What a glorious day for our December walk – the weather was perfect for the twenty-five of us and one dog who met up at Denny Wood car park. Surprisingly Dave walked back towards the Lyndhurst/Beaulieu road before turning into the forest which after all the rain we’ve had was at times very wet and extremely muddy. Most of us were in wellingtons so it was quite amusing to slip and slide along the tracks. During the walk the front runners were rewarded with a glimpse of deer and further on we came across a family of pigs who showed no fear of us and a little curiosity.

A shared Joke

November's walk at Wilverly

November's walk at Wilverly was well attended. 18 of us made the circular route over the plain of well cropped grass into the plantation of trees, although many had only recently been harvested going by the many stumps left in the ground. The ground was still icy in parts which made the tracks less muddy for us to walk on. The weather was perfect for a November day blue skies and a warm sun.

October's walk

Another excellent walk, 21 members altogether. Notable on this walk was the many varied fungi in particular a very large one over a foot wide. Quite a few deer were seen by the leading group as we were stretched some distance along the at times muddy path.

September's Walk

Twenty members arrived for Dave's walk plus one grandson. Excellent walk from Beaulieu railway station car park. Not too hot and the rain kept off. Mainly on a firm but rutted track with wide sweeping views of heather covered heathland. Unusually we saw no deer but a few ponies looking well fed and some cows with a young one taking a drink. A small flower growing near the path attracted some interest. I'm told this was an orchid, Spiranthes - Autumn Ladies' Tresses.










Bridge photo shoot.

Group discussion.

Striding along

Thirsty calf

Well fed ponies.

Brave deer