It was bright and chilly start to the day, so we filled the flask with tomato soup and made some rolls, wrapped up well and headed for Great Missenden for yet another long walk from Adventurous Pub Walks in the Chilterns - to Wendover and back.
It had clouded over while we were driving to the start of the walk, but brightened up as we were gaining height heading North West. The route took us in and out of woodland, with impressive selections of fungi and typical Chiltern views emerging from both sides. After passing through Dunsmore, we descended towards Wendover and passed where HS2 will cross. The phrase 'Not In My Back Estate' sprang to mind.
On reaching the main road, we resisted the temptation to pop into Wendover town centre for a visit to Rumsey's coffee and cake shop, but came across a park with a south-facing (and dry) bench on which to eat our very welcome lunch.
The final leg of the route was notable for passing the cottage in the photo on the right. This had popped up in New Tricks recently, and was also in The Meaning of Life (when Eric Idle, as Gaston the waiter, walks out of the restaurant and expounds on his philosophy.
On reaching the main road, we resisted the temptation to pop into Wendover town centre for a visit to Rumsey's coffee and cake shop, but came across a park with a south-facing (and dry) bench on which to eat our very welcome lunch.
The return route started with an uphill stretch of the Ridgeway, heading along a very muddy and slippery path to Old Swan at Swan Bottom. This is a proper country pub - a Free House with excellent Chiltern Brewery beer, exposed beams and a log file. The food looked good too.
The final leg of the route was notable for passing the cottage in the photo on the right. This had popped up in New Tricks recently, and was also in The Meaning of Life (when Eric Idle, as Gaston the waiter, walks out of the restaurant and expounds on his philosophy.
After 11.5 miles, we were ready for dinner with Rosie's 'Walking Ladies' group and partners at the excellent new Italian restaurant in Marlow.
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