There are two special walks that we do in August and December. The August walk is about 10 miles and is designed for those who like a challenge and to experience a much further walk with a break for a picnic half way. The December walk is about 4-5 miles, a leisurely stroll with an opportunity for those who do not walk that often to join in. We all have a Christmas lunch with crackers and hats and invite others who do not regularly walk to join us at the Christmas table. This year19 hardy souls enjoyed a 4 mile walk taking in the village of Starston. This was followed by an excellent lunch for walkers and non walkers alike at the J D Young Hotel in Harleston
The December Walk was on the 28th, a chance to get some exercise following the Christmas Festivities. Cars were parked and we all met up at Budgens before heading through the housing estates of southern Harleston. We were soon out into the countryside and enjoying the wide vistas. Large fields of rose plants came as a surprise, a good example of diversification! Heading north we came to a farm and spent some time talking to the ‘lady of the farm’ and pointing out the route we were to follow. At the farmyard it was certainly difficult to pick up the route. Where was the footpath sign! Ah yes, there it is, hidden under that rubble. Soon we had a lovely wide grass path which took us into Starston. We walked through a paddock and soon made friends with the occupants, very docile ponies looking for an apple. We walked along the river bank, very attractive as we passed a small windmill and many cottages. We climbed a slope up to the church, a shame that it was closed, but there were some seats there to rest awhile. Not far now as we climbed out of the valley, through the trees to Bunn Lane and Budgens. Maybe you can be with us next year and enjoy the walk or at least join us for the lunch
