This store has been on the same site for many years ,Its been a long lime since my last visit , I went looking for a new Gortex jacket , I was disappointed with the selection of jackets on offer as they all seemed to be aimed at the bottom end or mid range market. However there is a massive stock of outdoor equipment and clothing . We picked up some other bits and pieces and the staff were very helpful leading us to the stock because the store has an unusual layout . There is parking out side but its pay and display . We drove to the store and ended up going via some of the back streets , It is shocking to see how run down and dilapidated this area has become ,I didn't feel comfortable leaving our...
Read moreWe are older couple on foot in midst of 8 mile round trip Welcome break we thouhht Two bottles of water and large crisps no alternative sizes total £3.65 Vendor lady had to ask price of the crisps Had only £3.50 cash No cards allowed Asked where nearest cash point is she says Hartington Says we're on foot Just the water then please Yes I got my 10 pence change The hall is adjacent to the church but no Christian charity Couldn't let us off 15p to allow some calories on our walk How do they not know I'd happily bring them the 15p back and...
Read moreIn my walk book it said "Head uphill, signed Wetton Mill and Butterton; and bend left, striding past the community hall to the junction ..." DON'T! Go into the dog [very] friendly community hall (Wetton Village Hall and Tea Rooms) and have tea, coffee, cakes etc. It was mid-morning when we arrived, so we had bacon and egg rolls and cups of coffee ... and bought cakes too to eat later on our walk. One thing only to be aware of: Wetton's a bit isolated so the Tea Room...
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