A lovely sunny day, although still bitterly cold, saw me set off on a circular walk to South Walsham from Acle, up Mill Lane (the off road section of which is in a shocking state - notwithstanding the mud, which can't be helped at this time of year, the landowner has dumped a load of hardcore including broken paving slabs, making the surface very uneven and not suitable at all for anyone unsteady on their feet).
Snowdrops in Burlingham Long Plantation
Into the Ship Inn for a quick pint of Tipple's Topper (not bad - a little lifeless). This pub has fairly recently re-opened and is now pretty much set up as a restaurant, with every table set for eating and the food a little on the pricy side. BUT, at least it's open and serving real ale - so no complaints.
As they had stopped actually serving food, I wandered round the corner to Fairh
building had gone up, and I think that while it isn't the most attractive from the outside, it is warm and welcoming inside, with a good range of light meals and snacks, especially for veggies such as me.
Walked back to Acle on the footpaths via Upton and Fishley church as the weather turned, but an enjoyable 8 miles, and was good to see Louise again at Fairhaven.