We welcomed two local walkers who moved up to our long walk group today. This brought our total for the walk to eleven. It was overcast and drizzly and as we walked down Green Lane the low cloud blotted out the usually lovely views. The Lane was less muddy than last week until we got to the end and turned right along the lower track towards Charlton. The tractor was driving back and forth along the lane carrying full bags of fertiliser in one direction and returning with the empties. This and the group of horse riders churned up the track underfoot. We continued into the field where the track turned sharp left and soon crossed the stream and followed it until the bridge and short steep climb across a meadow. This took us onto the Lane through to Charlton Village. From there we followed the road down the hill and took the footpath through to Rainsborough Camp and from there along the ridge and back for coffee and cake or something more substantial. The walk was about four and a half miles, a little shorter than usual but enjoyed by all.
