Date: Tuesday 11 February
Start: Froxfield
Start Time: 10.00
Distance: 6.5 miles
Terrain: Undulating but mostly on very quiet lanes
Sign up through Eventbrite
Another opportunity to enjoy this walk, which was originally scheduled for 5 January. Unfortunately, the day dawned pretty wet, so just a handful of hardy walkers were brave enough to take on the elements. It was a memorable walk, fortunately for all the right reasons, but it deserves to be enjoyed in better weather. Hopefully, this second attempt will be kinder to us.
To the walker January is often synonymous with grey weather and mud (although these days the latter could also be said of most of the year). The Froxfield plateau above Petersfield is a maze of tiny, rarely used lanes that are perfect for easy winter walking, however, few people ever venture into this warren. Up on the plateau it can feel like another world, with the weather often being other worldly too. The hill can either be shrouded in low cloud/fog, or bathed in sunshine high above the clouds. Join this exploration of this hidden backwater …….and hopefully return home with (relatively) clean boots.
Optional drinks/light lunch afterwards at the nearby Pub With No Name. The perfect tucked away pub for a walk through forgotten lanes.
Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome.
Rural Strides is passionate about the geology, history and cultural landscape of the Western Weald. Through engaging walks, which interpret the land and share local stories, the aim is to help people feel better connected to this area’s beautiful countryside and the inspiring businesses that we partner. We hope you will find a Rural Strides walk an authentic and memorable experience, that will leave you feeling like a local.
You can read more about the Western Weald here
View other walks here