Nine of us left Strode Road Car Park for Litton, parking at the village hall. Leaving the village hall we went along the River Chew.

After crossing two fields, we continued on through woods. Upon reaching the end of the woods, it was our coffee stop, After which we crossed a couple of plank bridges to Hollowmarsh Nature Reserve where we saw the amazing meadow of glorious wildflowers and grasses including lots and lots of orchids.

We made our way to Shortwood Common and crossed over to Litton Reservoir and onto the Dam, where we had picnic. After lunch made our way to Sherborne and back to Litton and to the cars for journey home. The weather was glorious for our 6 mile walk.

Report & Photographs from Philip and Maureen Humphries.