Sunshine and The Ship

A lovely warm evening, saw 17 of us setting off past the Abbey ruins, walking along the coast to the Dunwich Heath National Trust property then back across the heath with just one small detour. A Sea King helicopter passed overhead before we went down a farm track past a small herd of deer.

A plentiful supply of rabbits ensured that Honey stayed dry this time, but well exercised, luckily they went to ground before she could catch them.

At The Ship we hastily ordered drinks, I think we deserved them after a fairly brisk walk in order to make it in time for our meal, everyone who walked stayed to eat and we had plenty. The fish dishes proved very popular and I had a wonderful pie.

Dunwich and the Ship

Join us for walking and /or eating. Wednesday 27th July 5.45pm from the Beach car park, (voluntary donation for parking). Eating at the Ship 7.30pm.
I can email you a sample menu if you wish, there is also a specials board. We are not required to preorder.
We intend to walk up to 4 miles, depending on how fast we are, then eat. If the weather is yucky we will still go and eat. I do need numbers for the restaurant please.

Aldeburgh

We were very lucky in avoiding the torrential downpours that we met on the way to the start point and had a fine, very warm at times afternoon.

We crossed the marshes and walked through the park where a game of cricket was taking place.

Some of the group went off early for fish and chips perhaps, after completing about 3 miles, they headed back into the town and home.

 The rest of the party continued with a stop for Mick and I to try the Pistachio and Rhubarb and custard ice creams on the seafront.

Honey had a wonderful time in the mud and went home a slightly different shade.

The next step Sunday 10th July

We're off to Aldeburgh.
If you can join us for this 5 3/4 mile walk we'll be leaving theYacht Club (free car park) at Slaughden Quay at 2.30pm. The guide reckons 2hrs 30min.

Well, that was nice.

The scattered showers that were predicted, held off not just for the royals. We had a lovely walk and enjoyed fish and chips at the quay, Honey and Rex helping make sure there was no wastage. Honey even felt that a swim was in order afterwards but had a little trouble locating the entrance to the creek so that she could exit the same way. Rex was far more restrained, limiting himself to a good scratchy roll in the cow's field.

Thank you to the 7 friends and family who joined us and the 2 unshaven junior males in the family, both of which had to have a snooze on their return, lightweight's!

Perhaps DD will care to join us next time, when she sees the ice cream/hot chocolate treat we had afterwards.

Next walk to be selected by Mick, watch this space.

Friday 29th April; Royal wedding public holiday; Southwold with fish and chips

4 miles
We plan to leave the Pier Car Park at 11am, we walk along the sea front to the River Blyth then head inland passing the Fish and Chip shop on the Quay, where we'll stop for lunch. We continue up the river bank and cross the marshes back to the pier following Buss Creek.
The AA estimate 1hr 30 min, (plus chip stop).
Suitable for dogs.
Please let us know if you can join us.