Date: Sunday 14th June 2026. Distance: 6 miles. Leader: Angela Vasylenko

 

10 of us set off from Lane End village car park in perfect walking weather - sunny skies and a gentle breeze. First through Finings Wood, then  fields and a track down to Colin Kennedy's gate.  Crossing the road, we then walked up through Moussell's Wood to the top at Little Frieth..  We took the path inbetween 2 cottages to reach wonderful views of the Hambleden valley.  Onto the large wild flower meadow at the edge of Frieth where we enjoyed the blanket of white daisies and more views.  Into the woods again, ooccasionally having to navigate around (or over/.under) fallen tree trucks to reach our banana break, where some cut logs were ideally situated for seating (good view again).  Up the chalky path and along a track to reach the road near Parmoor, then along and across more fields to Moor Common.  This is a bog area and was covered in buttercups, but with orchids appearing inbetween (Common Spotted, Pyramid and Marsh). Just another half-mile and we were back at the car park. A great way to spend a Sunday morning.