19 March 2018 – Green Horse

Twelve of us on today’s walk, our best Monday turnout yet

It was good to welcome Tom, Sue and John for their first walk with the group

We were particularly pleased that all three were recommended by other members of the group

We were a little concerned that almost half of the group were on their first or second walk with the group

Even more so because the newcomers had existing friends within the group

We need not have worried because all mixed extremely well and the newcomers fitted in without any problem

By the end of the walk it was like we had all known each other for years

However it was a little confusing that there were three John’s and two Jan’s

Quite a few were doing this lovely walk for the first time

But by the end all seemed to have enjoyed it as much as we did

The forecast was for a sunny start and a possibility of rain mid afternoon

It lied about the sunny start!

It was in fact much colder than anticipated, particularly by John (number one) who was wearing his shorts as usual

However it did remain dry and the views were striking even without the sun

We were in the bar when the rain arrived as promised in the weather forecast

Walk Stats

Distance – 8 km

Time Taken – 5 hours

Total Ascent – 370 metres

Total Steps - 17500