Today in preparation for the Big Walk two of us set out on a circular walk through the hills from Branscombe. I hate to say it put it felt almost spring like with everything looking greener after the overnight rain. Walking from the Mason's arms we headed out via narrow lanes into the rolling hills that made us both puff and pant. Eventually we reached a narrow track where the recent heavy rain had washed deep channels in the surface that were 18" deep. We hopped and jump our way across these and eventually descended a steep slope into a dark conifer wood. The steep banks of the wood had fallen onto the path following a landslip after heavy rain, taking large trees with it. We emerged from the wood and climbed a steep hill that lead to an old airfield which may have been used in the war. Crossing the airfield we reached the outskirts of Branscombe again near the Fountain Head pub. Fog and rain had now closed in on us and we were glad to take shelter in the Mason's Arms for lunch.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Branscombe
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/branscombe-bakery-mill-and-forge/
http://www.justgiving.com/Ian-Harris11
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