Day 8: Ludgershall to Andover
A pleasant country walk with plenty of variety. In the morning there are extensive woods but also a wildflower meadow. Look out for butterflies. You might catch a glimpse of the ancient earthwork in the woods after the meadow. Our route into central Andover from the final prayer stop is along the Brenda Parker Way which follows the river Anton and its associated lakes. (Brenda Parker was an esteemed local Ramblers volunteer). Our accommodation tonight is split between two halls, facing each other on opposite sides of Bridge St.
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Ludgershall
Boots on! Aidan Simons
Ludgershall memorial hall, where we passed a quiet night Aidan Simons
St James Aidan Simons
Front marker John Aidan Simons
St James Ludgershall, where we had morning prayer. The altar frontal was made by Ukrainians in the village. Aidan Simons
Ludgershall Village Cross Janet Catterick
Hm.... fred.adilz
Rural Wiltshire Janet Catterick
Rural Wiltshire Janet Catterick
Cuckoo pint Janet Catterick
Through the woods - rather wet underfoot and challenging undergrowth Aidan Simons
Rural Wiltshire Janet Catterick
Sitting around at a drink stop Aidan Simons
Maureen emerges from the bushes - thank goodness the front markers had cut back around the stile Aidan Simons
Appleshaw
Design for an Appleshaws Tapestry, displayed in the parish church John Chenery
The Walnut Tree, Appleshaw, where we were made very welcome for lunch Aidan Simons
Maurice enjoying the Walnut Tree Inn Janet Catterick
Post lunch prayers stop, St Peter in the Woods Aidan Simons
St Peter in the Wood, Appleshaw Aidan Simons
St Peter in the Wood, Appleshaw Aidan Simons
The original turn-stile Aidan Simons
Penton Mewsey
Approaching Holy Trinity Penton Mewsey Aidan Simons
Rectors since 1292! fred.adilz
Gill leads prayer stop #2 Aidan Simons
Anne doing press ups as punishment for not knowing who Beryl Burton was (famous female cyclist) Aidan Simons
Paul's collection of historic road bikes. We had a good chat about cycling, our pilgrimage, etc Aidan Simons
Approaching Andover
Passing various lakes as we navigate the outskirts of Andover Aidan Simons
We passed the parish church in our way into Andover Aidan Simons
Inside the Catholic church Aidan Simons
Window at the Catholic church Aidan Simons
St John the Baptist Catholic church, where many of us attended the vigil mass. Aidan Simons
