Rock around Wimborne

The second leg of my journey with David first takes the walker by the man made reservoirs at Longham; these are surprisingly large yet I imagine that most of my local friends are unaware of their existence! The Bournemouth Water Authority allows access and for the bird watcher there could be a lot to see so I shall return! Park in Hampreston village, have a look in the village church, spot a rare bird and then retire to the Fox and Hounds which is a mere mile away. What a way to spend a half day! The path then meanders along the banks of the Stour. WARNING..........it can be waterlogged in Winter. We have since been advised by kind friends that we are mad to do this river walk in the Winter months; they are correct but we are now on the way and will not be deterred despite having to walk short flooded stretches with the water level above our boots! A stroll through the centre of Wimborne brings us close to the Vine which I mentioned previously. We called in and saw Linda, confessed to her that she now appears in my Blog (I think she was impressed?) and strode on with soggy socks to Spetisbury. A cloudy day and not ideal for photography but a glimpse of the swollen Stour herewith.

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