A Walk to Rainbarrow and Mistover Knap/Where Tess and Eustacia Overlap
A THS walk to accompany the Tess Study Day

Sunday 24th October 10.00am

Meet outside Hardy's Birthplace Visitor Centre - Thorncombe Woods (NGR SY724922) at 10am for a 4-mile walk following both Tess Durbeyfield and Eustacia Vye across Egdon Heath to Rainbarrow; pausing en route to inspect the two new Natural England/Thomas Hardy Interpretation Boards on Duddle Heath. Appropriate readings from both Tess of the d'Urbervilles and The Return of the Native to be incorporated.

Led by the pre-eminent Hardy topologist Dr Tony Fincham.

Please remember to wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear. And feel free to bring a packed lunch. There is a small charge for the car park.

This event is free, but booking tickets in advance is advised.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-walk-to-rainbarrow-and-mistover-knap-where-tess-and-eustacia-overlap-tickets-164114626265

For any enquiries please contact THS Secretary - Dr Tracy Hayes - info@hardysociety.org

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