Great day for a new walk.
We parked in Elliot's Field car park near to Dunelm store in Rugby. (Some of us popped in for a cheeky quick shop while we were waiting!)
Walking up to the Oxford Canal which flows close by we crossed over on the bridge down into Swift Valley Nature Reserve.
A piece of artwork under the brick bridge.
David Bellamy was a keen fan of the reserve.
The blackthorn blossom dominated the hedges and looked fabulous as it always does at this time of the year.
An unusual fungi attached to this tree looked like small black mussels.
Paths in most parts of the area were well kept.
Furrowed fields were left as they used to be.
Swans on the disused canal.
Taking five.
The reserve continues further along the canal but it was too wet and boggy so hopefully we will explore this the next time we come this way.
On our way back to the car park.
Coming down with care.
And then off to our latest watering hole at Catthorpe and they just happen to have lambs and piglets in the adjoining barn.
Everybody enjoyed the lambs
The pigs as well.
Important information.
Our stop of the day Manor Farm cafe with an excellent farm shop plus florist and fancy goods next door.
This was the part we most interested in.
A very crispy bacon butty exactly as requested.
No need for excuses, the smells from the café were irresistible.
Tucking in.
One last look at the sheep and lambs - ahhh.
