Thanks Gordon. The first part is my own variation as I arrived 30 minutes late although at 7.1 miles it can't be that much different...

Please send this email on to as many members as possible.

I pre-walked my route at the end of the week and have discovered a couple of issues.

The meeting point was the village hall. There is new signage threatening clamping for unauthorised parking. I tried to contact the Canewdon Community Association but I didn’t get a response. I suggest you all park as usual in the village and we congregate in the car park behind The Anchor at 10am.

One section of the walk is obstructed by a broken stile and two chained gates. I am not sure if everyone in the group is confident in clambering over them so I have devised a detour. Unfortunately it adds to the length of the walk. Be prepared to do 7 miles. It also requires a slightly longer period on a road. If anyone has reflective clothing please bring it along so that the group is clearly visible to traffic, especially if the weather is gloomy.

Please don’t be put off. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

Helen McBride