Nine of us on Ray's walk.
It starts to rain so we prepare ourselves but it only lasts a couple of minutes
Then we're walking beside ......
the Bybrook that we have just crossed
A heron leads us on, stopping on branches then moving on
Easy walking here
The stream looks very clear
In Ford, Brian dons the hi-viz to back mark along a short stretch of road
Then we turn off, cross this bridge
And have coffee at an idyllic spot
The engineer checks this out
We're briefly on the Palladian Way
A few linseed flowers from a previous year's crop
Through a small hamlet
And into North Wraxall
Houses on the hillside
We follow this quiet road
And have lunch at North Wraxall Church
With its window
Ray starts to gather everyone together
We discuss whether this is a thistle or an artichoke
Not long after 2pm we return to Castle Combe village
And walk up the main street
Past these lovely hanging baskets
And enjoy a well-earned drink in the shade
Or, for some, in the sun.
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