Friday 17th May Staunton Harold Church and Hall to Calke Abbey. 7.65 Miles.

Our destination this week was Staunton Harold Church on the Leicestershire and Derbyshire border, about a forty minute drive so all twelve walkers met a little earlier than usual at 9.30am.

Staunton Harold Church

Off we go

 We started our walk from the car park at Staunton Harold  and set off  through fields of dandelions, mud and a few stiles.

I wish I had longer legs

After passing many inquisitive 'farmyard friends' we took a short break at Calke Abbey.

We then headed for the area of  woodland that was carpeted in  bluebells, very beautiful - in fact all our walk was very beautiful.

Group discussion

It's all ups and downs

 







We returned to  Calke Abbey for lunch and a bit of a natter.  Others along the way had  decided it was feeding time too. 

Move over - its my turn

Goslings

Two coffees please - we'll be there in five minutes.

We all enjoyed those packed lunches - all the fresh air makes you hungry.

That bread pudding looks really yummy

                                                         

Lunch finished, we enjoyed our walk back to Staunton Harold by a different route as it involved skirting the reservoir and the deer park.

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Reservoir

Hat of the day went to a rusty relic.

We all had a great day and roll on the next one.

Just arrived  !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!