Friday 3rd May 2013 Broughton Astley to Cosby via the fields. 5Miles

Driving out of the village to Broughton Astley we stopped at Granny Smith's cafe to let them know that 20 walkers would be calling in at approximately 11.45.  As it was such a glorious morning a couple of snaps were taken of our beautiful tranquil village. 

It had been decided to start our walk from the Bull's Head at Broughton Astley  so that we could try out our new cafe and deli Granny Smith's  in the Nook, Cosby (roughly our half way point).

At Broughton we joined the path which passed the allotments and turned towards Sutton Fields farm. Here, in a byre, we found  cows with their calves feeding,  soon to be released on to fields of  lush green grass.

The ladies thought they look ever so cute (especially as they were on the other side of the fence!). When we come across a field of cows on our walks we do treat them with great respect.  Further down the path ponies were spotted and they all seemed to be in good spirits cantering around the fields enjoying the sunshine.
                                                                                                            

Here is a candidate for the hat and boots photo of the day. 

As we approached Cosby we had a group photo taken at the hedgeless/fenceless style which is often climbed just because it's there.

  On approaching Cosby we headed for Granny Smith's.

 

 Inside we all enjoyed our coffee and tea and other delights as you can see.

 We took a different route back to Broughton.

The brook on Broughton Road

A great day was had by all.

 P.S. We don't always hit the fields at their best as the photos show below - but they have to be ploughed now and again.

Ah well !!!
Additions have arrived to the group photo taken at the Style with no attaching fence or hedge.