Date: Saturday 27 June 2026. Distance: 6 miles. Leader: Angela Vasylenko

 

Nearing the end of the Heatwave now so 5 entrepid ramblers set off from Cadmore End on a hilly but well wooded walk.   Up and over Hanger Wood and down into Fingest with great views across the valley.  Then, onto Turville where hollyhocks gave us great displays.  We then traversed upwards to walk along the side of the valley all the way to Ibstone church where we had our banana break. We continued west in woodland, then turned right to cross the road to descend into the next valley, going over a very classic 3-step stile. Walking on the flat in shade for a while then across a field to our final gate, only to find it blocked by branches.  Alan got over a gate further along, so what with pulling, pushing, and falling (me) we managed to clear a way through. The main trunk of the enormous tree was completely across the road, blocking it. (Note: I did recce this walk 10 days ago, so guess the tree fell down during that terrific storm we had overnight earlier this week).  Onwards and upwards through the wood, now rather hot, to the breezy ridge taking us back to Cadmore.  Enjoyed by all, but 6 or so miles was enough!