We all met at Cosby park at 10.30 as normal. Those of us who could waved our bus passes ready for our pre planned excursion out to Frolesworth on the Bumpy Bus.
The horse and cart would have been a novel way to travel but I don't think we'd all get in the back.
Bus about to arrive.
Bus passes at the ready
Fancy meeting you here.
We got off the bus at Frolesworth and plotted our way back to Cosby on foot.
Turning off the main road in Frolesworth (you can't get that wrong, there is only one road) we headed down a track that was laden with blackberry bushes. A note was taken of this for future reference by the Crumble Lovers section.
Then out into the fields, not a very well worn path so the chance of seeing wildlife was pretty good.
The local tractor dealer.
There were quite a number of small wooded sections which we're sure that on quieter occasions would reveal a lot of wild life.
On the occasional field that had just been seeded we kept to tractor tracks thus keeping any damage to a minimum.
On reaching Sutton Lodge Farm we turned right along a tarmac path towards Broughton Astley.
Full of chatter.
We passed some unusual pens for calves - someone suggested for the production of veal.
We guess traffic use this lane by mistake.
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Along Frolesworth Road near to the cemetery the hedgerows were turning into their autumn colours.
Getting closer to the White Horse we passed some new housing. Most of the ladies seem to be in agreement - large houses, lots of dusting.
Time for a group photo.
After we passed the church we turned right into the The White Horse for tea and coffee.
After a very good chatty type break we set off on the walk from Broughton Astley to Cosby.
After crossing the busy Broughton Way, we were in the fields which was a bit more peaceful.
Oops, where's the fence?
Again keeping to tractor tracks on newly seeded fields.
The odd stile here and there were well maintained and they weren't a problem for anyone.
As we approached Cosby the sky changed colour and looked particularly grey - but then you can get some dramatic photos.
The last herd of cows were more interested in chewing the cud than checking out any strangers in their field. We were very happy about that!
As we entered Cosby the new penfold (in days gone by cattle and sheep which had strayed would be kept here) looked just about complete.
A good walk was enjoyed by all and we're sure that we will make a little bit more use of the buses in future as we did today.
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