Please note that the starting place for the walk on the 5th May is “BOLTONS BENCH”. All other details to remain the same.  

February walk

Although the weather was inclement early on,and Michael Page turned up, thinking that no one would  turn up and he could go home was confounded,when ten of

 

us hardy souls arrived and did the walk- including  John Benfield, David Butcher, Peter Down, Pam, Jack and Joan Read, Charmain Cork, Ingrid Summersby  and Michael Page 

(leader of course)....

 

The rain held off and we had a wonderful around the circut which was all on cycle tracks so we had no mud..But off the paths the flooding on the open spaces  was extensive

so we were all glad of the cycle tracks to walk on. it was a fairly fast pace, maybe because of uncertainty about weather, but we did it in 1 1/2 hours.

 

My thanks to all who turned up to support me and my walk.

 

The next walk on  Friday 3rd March from Fritham car park.

 

We look forward to seeing everyone on Peters walk

 

Many thanks

 

Michael Page

The next walk will be on Wednesday 1^st February from Anderwood

• Car Park, and will start at 10.00 am.

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The walk will be approximately 2 ½ to 3 miles max and will be mainly on

good solid cycle tracks, with one short exception which could be muddy,

and maybe a few puddles in places.

Proceed through Ashurst and Lyndhurst and come round the bypass and

onto the A35 Christchurch Road.

About 3 miles along the road( past Rhinefield turnoffs), you will see a

turning to the right, and that is the one to take-it has no destination or

road number sign post.

Go along the road and after about 1 mile, the car park will be on your right

(with a toilet block for your convenience !!!!!!!!!).

Looking forward to seeing you there.......

Michael Page 02380 675769(mobile on the day 07740-364452)

Ober Wood walk

 Twenty of us met at Ober Wood for a walk lead by Peter Down. A bit damp, but the beauty and colours of the trees and ferns(and umbrellas ! ) shone through and made a very enjoyable walk

November walk

October walk

September's walk

A  few pic's from Fridays walk. Much better attended today twenty in all I believe. They wouldn't stay still for me to count 'em!
         Second day of autumn I was told, felt like it at times. Started out at Boltons Bench wound our way toward Matley then over the road to the top end of Denny lodge. Made our way circling south and east back to the Beauliue road came out with Matley on our right then back along the Sandy track to Lyndhurst. Pleasant walk of about three miles. The rain did get us just before we made it back to the car park. I don't think some of us noticed to busy chatting...
 1st pic starting of over the road and into the woods!
2nd pic Bickie break
3rd pic also Bickie break
No 4 Jack didn't get one...
5th pic Chat time
No6 off again
No. 7. The long road unwinding
8th one, Are we going the right way?
 And last  Can you spot Moses?

Dave W

TOTTON U3A WALKING GROUP.

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THE NEXT WALK WILL BE ON FRIDAY THE 2^ND SEPTEMBER

STARTING AT 10 AM.

MEET AT THE UPPER CAR PARK AT BOLTS BENCH CAR PARK.

IF YOU APPROACH LYNDHURST FROM ASHURST TURN

LEFT AT FIRE STATION, AND THEN SHARP LEFT AGAIN

UP ROAD TO THE UPPER CAR PARK.

IF YOU COME IN FROM CADNAM,COME DOWN THE

HIGH STREET ,CARRY STRAIGHT ON AS IF GOING TO

ASHURST AND TURN RIGHT WHEN YOU REACH THE

FIRE STATION AND THEN SHARP LEFT AGAIN, AND UP

ROAD TO THE USUAL UPPER CAR PARK.

THIS WALK WILL BE 2 ½ TO 3 MILES AND UP TO 2 HOURS.

MEMBERS ARE REMINED TO WAER APPROPIATE CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR, AND THAT WALK COULD BE MUDDY

IN PLACES.

WALK LEADER CONTACT DETAILS RING …

VAL WESTALL 023 80864725 OR PAM REES 023 80293295

Breamore

Here we go again then:- Wednesdays walk at Breamore Lots on the walk today all six of us. If the distance to travel put some of, shame because it was a very pleasant couple of hours. Our way led up past Breamore House though well tended lawns then upwards on a track that was well drained and for the fitter of us easy walking. Only one easily negotiated puddle all the way. It first led through woodland that I would say was initially planted because of the diversity of the trees, then through a Hazel spinney and out onto a meadow that again had been deliberately planted for the wildlife, lots of grasses wild flowers and brambles. The butterfly's and bees attested to the appreciation of this. We then came to the target of our wanderings a Miz Maze set in a wood on top of the hill. Shame we couldn't "have a go" as it was fenced of. On the other hand we could still be there!!! Coming back was easy, down hill all the way. I personally was glad of that. Any way some pic's of our endevours and hopefully an encouragement for more of you next time.

 Dave Watts