The Sandstone Ridge Festival 2017 kicked off last week with a spectacular guided walk to Maiden Castle and Bickerton Hill.

About 25 walkers assembled at Pool Lane Car Park, Bickerton, in quite glorious sunshine.

How deceptive was that you cry – the heavens opened and ultimately everyone suffered what can only be described as a torrent of rain!!

That said, Dr Peter Winn, Trustee of the Sandstone Ridge, fascinated everyone with the subtle nuances of his expert knowledge of this beautiful part of our landscape.

We will keep you posted on further guided walks on The Ridge.