Day 5: Frimley to Farnham
Generally flat ground today, with a mixture of road and off-road footpaths. Leaving St Francis' Church, Frimley in the morning, we head to Frimley Green ‐ about 2 miles ‐ and soon after have our first prayer stop at the Methodist Church. After this, the walk joins the Basingstoke Canal towpath and we follow this, leaving it only for our lunch stop, then continue along the canal until we take the Blackwater Valley path ‐ beside the noisy main road - to the outskirts of Aldershot. Here we continue on the same path which becomes gradually quieter as we approach Badshot Lea and the semi-rural Tice's Meadow. Following an afternoon prayer and drinks stop, we head into Farnham, skirting round the busy Shepherd and Flock roundabout, where a marshal will be posted to help everyone cross a dual carriageway. Walking along the relatively quieter road into Farnham and through the local park, after crossing the busy A31, we head over the level crossing and up to St Joan of Arc Church, our destination.
Pilgrimage Newsfeed - Day 5
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St Francis, Frimley
Anglican Communion celebrated by Simon at St Francis, Frimley John Chenery
Before the off, St Francis, Frimley Aidan Simons
Sarah brought the family along Aidan Simons
The Lakeside, Frimley Green where we have spent many days over the years following arrows of a different kind! Claire Glover
Frimley Green Methodist Church
Arrived at Frimley Green Methodist Church for prayers John Chenery
Crochet flower arrangement Mary Fuller
The lovely lady with Chris, Steward at Frimley Green Methodist Church, took a day off work to welcome us Aidan Simons
Much as we like stopping at churches, we have to decide which to visit. This, the Anglican church in Frimley Green, was on our route but not a stop this time. Aidan Simons
Front markers morning coffee break at Mytchett Visitors Centre Aidan Simons
Clare and Ceri at Mytchett Visitors Centre Aidan Simons
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Train for Julian: Frimley Lodge Park miniature railway John Chenery
By Basingstoke Canal James Brodie
By Basingstoke Canal James Brodie
By Basingstoke Canal James Brodie
Basingstoke Canal reflection potwok
Canal Café
Anne Bailey
Refreshments break by the Basingstoke Canal John Chenery
Basingstoke Canal Anne Bailey
Basingstoke Canal Anne Bailey
Basingstoke Canal Anne Bailey
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The canal gets rather wide here! [It's called a flash, a reservoir of water to keep the canal topped up, and a place to turn boats around] John Chenery
The day planners had identified a nice spot for pilgrims to eat their pilgrim sarnies. John Chenery
Admiral Inn, Ash Vale
The Admiral in Ash Vale for lunch. John Chenery
A relaxing lunch at the Admiral Inn, Ash Vale Christine Nussbaum
Former Pilgrim of Hope? Maurice Hickman
Name that pilgrim. Anne Bailey
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St George, Badshot Lea
St George, Badshot Lea - our first (and only) rain shower John Chenery
Deidre leads our prayers stop in St George's John Chenery
Outside St George's Anne Bailey
In Farnham Anne Bailey
St Joan of Arc RC Church, Farnham
Pilgrims soaking their feet. Anne Bailey
