One dog and ten people set off from the Pymore Inn to walk along the Brit Valley as far as Waytown and then headed to the Dorset Nectar Cider Orchard to sit among the apple trees to drink coffee.

Having warned walkers that nettles and brambles might be a hazard we were not prepared to find a bridle way obstructed by a heavy duty ‘plant’ of another sort. Fortunately for us a consultation with the map showed an alternative footpath to get us back on track without too much of a detour and we returned to the Inn through the old 14th century village of Pymore which was once a thriving community growing and milling hemp and flax to make and supply all ropes for the navy (and hang man’s nooses)!  After our 5 mile walk we arrived at the inn as the drizzle started and enjoyed the homemade pizzas.

Frances and Rollo