Length: Approx 5.25 miles
Time: Approx 2.25 hours at strolling pace
Ascent: +-135m
1. There is a handy car park at the Walderton turn off on the B2146.
2. There are some lovely houses in Walderton.
3. To the North-West is Racton Monument privately owned and popular with the occult, paranormal activity and suicides.
4. This flint barn was under renovation the last time we came by. The house seems to be finished but it looks very exposed.
5. I think these are Wood Hedgehogs an edible fungus similar in taste to the Common Chanterelle. If you know any better please correct me. I'm not brave enough to try it though without expert advice.
6. I love pigs!
7. These I know. King Alfred's Cakes.
8. Adsdean House. A former Dr Barnardo evacuation home.
9. It was our lucky day. These deer were enjoying the sunshine.
10. Looking back towards Adsdean House.
11. We were having our lunch when it threatened rain. Then this rainbow appeared briefly. Luckily we stayed dry.
12. Sticky mud.
13 and 14. Looking roughly southwest towards Langstone Harbour and the Isle of Wight.
15. A Red Admiral making the most of the sunshine.
16. A typical hanger meaning a steep wooded slope.
17. Walderton.
18. Looking southwest towards Racton Monument with Portsmouth in the background.
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