An enthusiastic group of volunteers have improved a popular countryside footpath in the parish - making access to some wonderful views over the village much easier.
As part of a Parish Council programme of gradually improving Rights of Way in the parish, access to the new kissing gate at the top of Sesden's Lane has been improved by creating three small steps - along with a number of other enhancements in the same area.
?There are some exceptional views over the village and along the South Downs from here? one passer-by enthused, ?it is wonderful that the local community is making access so much easier.?
The work took place on Sunday 8th January when the working party also cleared away trees and scrub from around a seat to reveal views that had not been seen for some years.
The Parish Council has improved a number of local footpaths in recent years - removing as many stiles as possible to create walks suitable for young and old; and for people with dogs.
Parishioners expressed sincere thanks when all the stiles along the path from Petersfield Road to the Links were removed. One delighted resident explained that she had used to use the path but had gradually given up because of the stiles. ?I went that way with a friend recently? she added ?and was delighted to find it so easy to use.?
?I love the tranquillity of The Links and I'm happy just to linger there for some time, listening to the birds. Being able to do a small circular walk via the HopKilns - or just simply going there and back from Glebe Road - has now made her very happy. ?Many thanks to the Parish Council? she added.
Buriton's community working parties are always fun and more may be arranged later in the year.
For further information, contact Maggie Johnston via maggie.johnston@dsl.pipex.com or telephone 01730 262293
