After days of rain this local morning walk on pavements and metalled paths was mercifully dry.

With a visit to Crab Apple Inn as a goal 21 stalwarts started from the Barn Carpark and made their way down Churchill Avenue and Strode Road to reach the Southern Ring Path at Yeolands Drive.

Navigating the whole length of this path between modern housing estates, the group finally reached The Chaffins beneath the M5 junction.

Crossing Central Way we then took Middle Path, crossed Kenn Road to Crab Tree Path and strolled down to the Inn 15 minutes before opening time! However, the wait was worth it. A cold, thirsty and hungry group were finally well rewarded at their destination.

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Photos by Malcolm Case