For the first mile and a third I’m on the surfaced lane from the Shirlett road junction. The views (when I’m not in the forest) are extensive – the Berwyns in Wales, the Malverns (just) – and there’s a steady breeze. Then I’m heading down Ned’s lane, along the very minor road through the Smithies and back up Round Hill – and down there it’s a different world, in more ways than one. Its certainly much less windy! After Round Hill, I’m retracing my steps to the start, and already the light is going. It’s been an very enjoyable wander in this quiet part of the world

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