23 members arrived at the Standing Hat car park in lovely warm sunshine, which we enjoyed throughout the whole walk. This was reflected in the good number of different species of butterflies spotted, while the forest was alive with Spring bird song all the way. This walk was planned a couple of months ago when the forest was saturated with mud everywhere, so it was on firm, dry gravel tracks throughout with a couple of minor inclines. It was completed at a most enjoyable pace simply make the most of the warmth at last. DB.
Some pics by Sandra Higginson