Day 7: Farnham to Haslemere
After we leave the church in the busy streets near the railway station, both the trees and the houses grow huge. The first church stop is in the suburbs then we zig zag across a mixture of forest and heathland on the sandy soils familiar from previous pilgrimages. Soon after the bridge over the River Wey we pass the busy Tern Cafe on Frensham Little Pond. More mixed commons follow with a glimpse of the Rushmore estate mansions. There is a brisk climb up to the Tilford viewpoint which is a good place to eat your rolls. Soon after the hill, we reach Bel & the Dragon for a drink. Those wanting a posh lunch should order on the Tuesday before (Bruce will obtain the menus). There is a mile of road walking to follow before we turn south along the farm lanes and then up on to the ridge to Hindhead. There is a prayer stop at a memorial then maybe a cup of tea at the cafe. Another long ridge walk takes us to the edge of Haslemere and then to tonight's church.
Pilgrimage Newsfeed - Day 7
Click on any photo to see a full resolution version thereof.
St Joan of Arc RC Church, Farnham
St Joan's is where the earliest of our pilgrimages were planned from. It's also our first stop in Guildford Deanery.
Super Mario - the eminently helpful school caretaker Aidan Simons
Julian lights a candle at our service to commemorate deceased pilgrims in St Joan of Arc, Farnham John Chenery
Last view of St Joan's Aidan Simons
St Martin by the Green, Lower Bourne
St Martin by the Green Aidan Simons
St Martin by the Green Aidan Simons
Tall trees on today's walk Maurice Hickman
In the streets of Farnham John Chenery
Heading off into the heathland on the greensand, Bourne Woods Aidan Simons
In Bourne Wood John Chenery
Heather on the heath Claire Glover
Frensham Common John Chenery
Frensham Little Pond
Drinks Stop John Chenery
People (not pilgrims) playing in the water of Frensham Little Pond, despite the warnings of blue-green algae Aidan Simons
Simon and Aidan were reminiscing on childhood outings to Frensham Pond - half a century (or more) ago. Aidan Simons
Frensham Common Viewpoint
Norbert reaches the summit of Tilford Volcanic Peak Aidan Simons
Relaxing and taking the view over the common Aidan Simons
Climbing to the Frensham Common viewpoint John Chenery
Simon eating his lunch at the top of the hill Aidan Simons
All this beauty is of God Aidan Simons
Bel and the Dragon, Churt
We were given a large tent to shelter from the sun at the Bel and the Dragon Aidan Simons
Bel and the Dragon Aidan Simons
Beautiful sunken lane - welcome shade Claire Glover
Robertson War Memorial Obelisk
Robertson Memorial Aidan Simons
Stunning Scenery John Chenery
John D leading prayers on the theme of hope John Chenery
John leads his prayer stop above the punchbowl from a comfortable bench Aidan Simons
View from near the monument John Chenery
View just after Robertson Memorial Maurice Hickman
Hindhead NT Café
View across the punchbowl John Chenery
Pilgrims at the Hindhead NT Cafe John Chenery
Backmarkers arriving at the cafe Aidan Simons
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church, Haslemere
Tonight's home: Our Lady of Lourdes, Haslemere John Chenery
Pilgrims' supper at Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church Hall in Haslemere Claire Glover
