A little overcast when 4 members joined up with Ingrid and Brian raring to set off. Began on an easy cycle track through a gate and into the forest proper. We had to skirt round a couple of trees that had fallen across our path and trekked on turning along a pleasant grassy way that eventually brought us to Acres Down and Annie’s Tea Rooms, which we had all been looking forward to. A table was found in the garden and tea/coffee and cake was ordered from Annie herself. A little spattering of rain drove us inside before our order arrived. Then comes the difficult choice of which cake to have, as they all look so tempting. Fully refreshed, we then had to decide whether or not to go on but looking at the sky it seemed prudent to retrace our steps.
We were lucky that any further rain held off and within half hour we were back at the cars by noon having seen a deer along the way. For those of you who couldn’t come you missed a treat. It was easy walking and a most enjoyable couple of hours so thanks again Ingrid and Brian for suggesting it. Apparently we walked about 4 miles in all. Ken
