A short walk was promised, probably the shortest WW ever, and attended by more walkers than any Wednesday walk I can remember. With glorious weather ( no mist for a change ) it was off for a quick tour of some of the antiquities on Merrivale hill. First the numerous well preserved hut circles, dating back three or four thousand years. There amongst them was a large circular and slightly conical stone which no one had seen before. It is said to be a post-medieval apple crusher - there must have been more apple trees around in those days!
Circling round a couple of standing stones and a stone circle it was then up to the main stone row - always impressive. Then back to the cars in perfect time to walk down to the pub for 8.00.
Now knowing there were 14 booked to eat, some extra supplies could have been laid on so everyone got the choice they wanted from the menu and the service was seriously slow.
( A chat with the chef at the end of the evening will hopefully help to iron out some of their teething problems.) That said everyone seemed to enjoy the food and company.
A jolly good evening.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY STELLA.
Mike