Saturday 26th October saw a misty start for our linear walk from Cholsey to Goring. Folk were encouraged to park up in Goring and take the train to Cholsey.
This leader was already on the train, having travelled from beyond Reading. 'Twas a bit concerning when we couldn't see anyone on the platform at Goring. Oops - should have looked out the window on the other side! Indeed, we were 20 walkers in total, which is great and most unexpected for a linear walk.
We headed uphill in the morning, stopping at Breach Farm to look at the llamas... or were they alpacas?? We could also make out the hills of Wittenham Clumps in the distance.
Heading uphill through Unhill Wood, there were some decent views of Autumnal leaves. Lunch was on a grassy spot just beyond the woods - trying to ignore the beginnings of light drizzle.
Next stop was The Bell Inn at Aldworth - enjoying a pleasant break in the garden. Just as well we'd already had lunch, or we'd have been tempted by the yummy looking filled rolls.
Heading cross country, the rain got heavier.... time for waterproofs! Happily it was dry again by the time we reached Goring, where some popped into a cafe for take away coffee & cake before heading back to the station. See our route on Google Maps.
Lovely to see everyone today - and good to be joined by a couple of members from our sister group Berkshire Walkers too.
Thanks go to Ruth for leading this walk and for writing it up.
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