Our worksite is at https://what3words.com/drip.
Over three sessions, we will be laying a new path of scalpings, topped with Romsey Red,
A distance of just under 90 metres.
If ground conditions are ok we will be able to park on the grass, and the gate will be opened at 9.30.
Do not get there early as parking is very difficult. The entrance area is Disabled Parking only.
Here are two sets of directions which hopefully will help.
Option 1
Imagine turning right out of the country park.
Head over the M27, straight on through first mini roundabout to the bigger one at A27.
Turn left (1st exit) Applegreen Petrol Station is on your right and in just 0.2 of a mile Turn Left into Barnsland and immediately left again into The Drive
Option 2
Imagine heading east along A27 Mansbridge Road with White Swan Pub and River Itchen on left.
Up Gaters Hill past Haskins Garden Centre on right
At Allington Lane roundabout go straight across – Applegreen Petrol Station is on your right.
Then in just 0.2 of a mile Turn Left into Barnsland and immediately left again into The Drive
This next bit is common to both options
At the grassy mini roundabout, either, continue straight on into the cul-de-sac and park prettily on the left somewhere, or, swing right and entrance gate will be on your left
Entrance gate to work site is at https://what3words.com/drip.
If ground conditions are ok we will be able to park on the grass, and the gate will be opened at 9.30.
Do not get there early as parking is very difficult. The entrance area is Disabled Parking only.
Barry leading the pack.
Starting work, cutting into existing path.
Good progress with base layer nearly done for the day.
Top layer going on.
Iain getting the Romsey Red nice and even while Paul hauls a full barrow.
Derek whacking it flat under watchful eyes.
36m done. The starting point for day 2.
And nearing the end of day 2 with an impressive length done.
The last fabric going down.
It was a long haul with the scalpings.
Eager to finish but having to wait.
Reaching the end of the path. Ben in need of a shovel to rest on.
Remembered fondly.
Third day to finish off.
2 bags of Romsey red hoggin at the North end of the path.
Day 3 hoggin meets day 1 hoggin and gets finishing touches.
Well done all.