Seventeen walkers set out in bright sunshine on this cold frosty this morning. We took the black path and Butts Close down to the stile by the dad’s Army hut and then crossed the fields to Lower Walton Grounds. The frost had hardened the ground and reduced the problem of mud but the sun was rapidly thawing out the ground where it was free of shadow. We circled round the farm buildings, crossed the footbridge and joined the main track along the valley. The hedge sheltered it from the power of the sun so the track was frozen hard. We continued along the valley all the way to Charlton and climbed the slope to cross the stone pits. After crossing the adjoining field we emerged by the school and walked down through the village in bright sunshine. The path up to Rainsborough Camp was softening in the sunshine as we passed below the camp and came upto the path along the ridge. back at the Pavilion we sat outside in the sunshine to enjoy our well-earned refreshments.
