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Just over four miles
Led by John and Judy; We started off from the Garden Centre car-park, rounding the path by the chapel, and crossing in-front of Stansted house. Turning right along Monarchs way bridleway alongside the Orange Grove, where there was signs of a lot of tree removal. After 100yds the route we were going to follow along Monarchs Way was blocked due to the repairs to the bridleway.
Following the tarmacadam surface we rounded Lumley Wood, making our way past Long Copse and Lumley Seat towards Broadreads Farm. From here we followed the footpath up towards the first muddy part of our route. As we were reaching the highest point of our stroll, it started to rain this barley lasted for fim minutes but it was worthwhile putting the jacket on and a few umbrellas rose into the air. Entering to Wrthy Piece along a narrow single track wading through the oozing and slippery mud is quite good fun really.
Turning south we walked down through Batty's Park down along Rosamond's Hill and along the edge of Forest Hanger. Here one of our group spotted a slow worm about 25cm long laying quite still. John carefully relocated it off the track and it disappeared into the longer grass. This was the last of the mud and as we entered the road at North Coopers wood there was a lovely clean puddle to clear the mud from our footwear.
Very soon we were crossing back in front of the house and into the car park. This was the first time I had not visited the Pavilion for their fantastic array of quality and appetising fare. The absolute best in this area.
Thank you John and Judy and thanks to everyone who made it so enjoyable.
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