5th September 2014 walking in Burbage Woods and Common. approx 4 miles

It was a lovely morning and just right for a stroll on Burbage common and in the woods.

Ten of us set off from Cosby to Smithy Lane at Burbage where there is ample parking space.

We soon got into walking gear. Willie popped up looking for a haversack ride.  Sheila had gone shopping, apparently in need of some new gear for their next holiday.

Off we went into the woods on the right and then straight out into the fields heading for a farmhouse in the distance.

Unrepeatable !!!!

Blackberries looked good

There are times when you could do with  a stick

It was just like this ???

After the farm we turned left on the lane heading for the railway bridge.

The farm

The locals

Always somebody digging a hole.

Winter collection

After passing the mountain of winter straw we came to the railway bridge. The train drivers tooted at the girls as they sped past, good for the ego and put a smile on lots of faces!

After a bit of train spotting it was down to the cafe at the visitor centre, about another mile ahead. Nobody minds queuing when you have a great choice of cakes and you can't decide on which one to choose.

That chocolate cake soon disappeared. We have to mention the coffee, freshly ground coffee and dispensed really hot............ really good!

We then set off  on the last section of the walk; it wasn't a long way to go,  just far enough to settle the cake and drinks before we drove home.

See you all next week.



PS  Please keep checking the blog for details of an away day to Rutland Water very soon.