Friday 19th April 2013 Cosby to Broughton Astley via the fields. 6.2mls.

Well the sun was shining and as there hadn't been much rain lately we decided on a local walk in the fields  - something we had not done for some time because it had been just too muddy. Sixteen walkers set off on a stroll through Cosby, out past the Golf Club up Shuttleworth Lane and turned right into the fields heading towards Cottage Lane. As we walked, the locals came out to welcome us as we passed by -  a thrush sang and a gentleman from the cattle family gave us a quizzical look.

                            

On Cottage Lane we encountered one of the local farmers on a small tractor going about his daily chores.

We got to the Bull's Head  at Broughton Astley a little early -  I suppose we are all getting a bit fitter. Any way, it was a good excuse to sit and have a good natter.  

 

After a great cup of coffee/tea we set off back to Cosby on a different route. Somebody had spotted activity in the fields earlier in the week and, being a nosy lot, it was decided to walk that way back. It just goes to show you that it is better to check it out  before going on a walk - the photo to the right demonstrates the point. However, we all saw the funny side of walking across a field that has just been manured - it was very smelly!!! The actual field we went to check on was just having some drainage work done, ah well.

To finish the day a hat was spotted - a very smart looking cap. 

It was a great walk and roll on next week.