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Plods 2012

Plodding 2012

To record walks in 2012 by the WG plodders

Pictures can be viewed and uploaded here http://plodphotos2012.metcas.me.uk

Walks done 2011

Walks done 2010
Walks done 2009
Walks History can be found here

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West Hoathly

Sussex Posted by Pete FormanPosted on Tue, August 21, 2012 19:52:35

Date: 1st August

Where: West Hoathly

Designer: Pete F

Pub: Vinols Cross Inn

Turnout was 8 plus Thaba and two new additions: Dexter and Dizzy. They are a pair of black labradors who’ve just joined the Forman household. The walk was clockwise from Finches Field car park, 6.5 miles with 280 m of ascent.

The bulk of the walk was dry, the rain being contained to West Hoathly. There was a very light drizzle as we set off and slightly more as we arrived back. Those of us who had left coats behind were not bothered by it.

The route started through Sharpthorne, partly over the Bluebell railway tunnel. We were then in open countryside for most of the rest of the walk. We were able to take in Highbrook which had been skipped on the Ardingly walk in May. The Smokery was open, so we had a quick look in there.

On the way down the hill towards Fulling Mill Farm we saw a herd of deer. Dexter decided to have a closer look but came back eventually.

In the pub afterwards the dogs slumped by the table. This was on the route from the main bar area to the toilets but no-one seemed to mind picking their way over the obstacle course.

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Staplefield

Sussex Posted by Pete FormanPosted on Tue, June 26, 2012 19:59:49

Date: 20th June

Where: Staplefield

Designer: Pete F

Pub: The Jolly Tanners

Turnout was 12 plus Tarber, including some new faces.

The weather was kind to us, a pleasant evening with only a few stretches that were slightly muddy underfoot. We started on the green opposite the Jolly Tanners and walked 7.0 miles anti-clockwise. Some of the southern paths had featured in plods of previous years but for the most part the route was new. Although not a match for some of the other walks the vistas were generally good and it was quiet.

As we emerged back on the green at the end of the walk Morris dancing was finishing at the Victory. Fortunately they had a second session booked at the Jolly Tanners. Several of our party had not heard of Morris dancing, let alone seen it. While waiting for that to start we sat out in the fine garden drinking a good selection of ales.

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