30-10-2015 walk from Cosby via Littlethorpe and Whetstone then back to Cosby. app 3.5 mls.

Heavy rainfall over the Leicester area, not a very good forecast.

The walk we did plan was changed due to a farmer putting some very large bullocks in one of the fields (not very inviting).

We had to change the revised walk because of heavy rainfall throughout the night which would have meant mud here, there and everywhere.

So Plan C was selected because, although it was a bit wild and windy, the rain had stopped and though not as beautiful as last week's walk it did stretch our legs and got us out into the fresh air.

Starting from Cosby Village Hall car park we booted up and took the road out of the village towards Littlethorpe.

After reaching Littlethorpe we turned right towards Whetstone passing the old English Electric works on our way, much of which has been demolished. We spotted a Planning Notice saying that 98 homes were to be built on the site and thought that this would be much better than the derelict eyesore it had been for many years.

On reaching Whetstone village we turned  right towards Cosby.

Back into Cosby we walked down to the millennium sign opposite the village hall and turned left towards the village centre passing the church on our way.

We crossed the brook to reach Granny Smith's tea rooms for a cuppa and a slice of cake.

The weather may have been damp and grey but it certainly didn't dampen our spirits. 

It was soon time to wander home for lunch.

Weather has got to be better next week, see you all then.

23-10-2015 circular walk from Fleckney via canal to Wistow then over fields back to Fleckney approx 5 miles

So it was going to be cloudy but dry, pretty much a good day for a walk in the countryside.

We set off from Fleckney after parking near the allotments.

Eighteen of us made our way towards the Grand Union Canal. Some walkers had brought along some visiting friends from Cornwall.

After crossing the canal we  turned right then headed up towards Wistow.

When walking along the canal bank you have to focus i.e. keep to the path and don't wander into the water -  as if we would, but it has happened !!

The Autumn colour along the way was absolutely stunning, check out the snaps from our happy snappers.

The panel of judges couldn't make up their minds which ones to dump so they're all included.

On reaching the bridge where we turn left for Wistow church we had little rest and a natter.

After catching our breath we set off for Wistow Rural Centre and a cuppa.

At Wistow Church we turned right towards the Centre about two hundred yards up the road.

While walking up the road a magnificent fungi was spotted in an adjacent field and snappers hurried to capture it in all its glory.

Then we arrived at our watering hole.

These walks are also about trying the gourmet delights on offer - cake was required - we had another three miles to go to finish the walk!

Off we went, some with coffee in hand - others had coats to wrestle with.

Up hills and down hills  .....

 .....through woodland.....

..... and fields of maize....

 ..... then back out into Fleckney.

Hey everybody, that was a good walk. 

Looking forward to next week - hopefully, the weather will be as good as this week.