Nine members were lucky enough to have a fine weather morning for the 3.5 mile walk around the Ashton Hill Plantation on the outskirts of Long Ashton.

The downhill start had some fine views of the open countryside with the path bordered by spectacular tree specimens. Gatcombe Farm provided an ideal coffee stop with the welcome sunshine enabling the group to sit at one of the pleasant outside tables.

The return circular walk through the woods was muddy in many places but after a change of footwear the short car journey to the Angel pub was rewarded by an enjoyable lunch.

Report and photos by Wendy Moore.