3 rd November 2025 Petworth Deer Park
Petworth Deer Park – 3rd November 2025 5 days ahead of our walk, the weather forecast was initially poor, then it improved, but by the Saturday the BBC forecast was so dire, with 40mph winds and continuous rain, that we were minded to cancel. However, other forecasts were kinder! The day itself started wet, but it improved steadily during the walk until heading back to the Car Park, when we were treated to some autumn colour popping sunshine. 17 members met at the Deer Park car park. The walk was just over 4 miles and seemed, to us, to epitomise all that GFC is about – walking with friends, with time to stop and enjoy the Fallow Deer, the notable trees and the views over Sussex. Plus the paths were wide enough for people to socialise as they walked and our route initially followed the eastern park wall, past the 250 year old Beelzebub Oak – thought to mark the edge of the spiritually safe area, beyond “There be Devils!” By consensus we circled the Lower Pond, created t...
