The weather man said it was going to be dry with a touch of sunshine and a bit of a breeze. Ideal walking weather.
After meeting at Cosby Village Hall car park we set off for Leire sports ground car park.
Setting of across the sports ground and over some fields we took a left turn towards Claybrooke Mill.
The leading group had to wait a little for the rest to catch up just to make sure everyone turned left.
Yet again the views from the higher ground are quite stunning.
Making our way towards the Frolesworth, Ashby Parva road which we had to cross.
We found the path into the fields was opposite Frolesworth Lodge Farm.
Somebody had decided to light a bonfire and the smoke was quite dense, fortunately it was going up rather than sideways.
Well, it was when we started across the field.
Leaving the smoke behind we headed towards the scouts/cubs/brownies camp. Only two or three fields to cross to get there.
A weird landscape - it is Leicestershire - think this is the remains of a maize crop.
On the road for a short distance and then through the camp heading for the mill.
Some us were reminded of the days when our children went to this camp for exciting week end camps and camp fire fun, toasted bread sticks and sticky marshmallows.
Following the tree lined path to the open fields.
Back out in the open we headed down to Claybrooke Mill.
This is the rear garden of the mill which is still working and producing some of the finest grains in the country.
For info: Claybrooke mill is a commercially operating water mill and is not open for public tour, unless pre-organised. Look out for open days during the year. Visits can be arranged.
Leaving the mill behind we headed off for our cuppa destination the at The Chequers, Ullesthorpe.
Somebody obviously has a sense of mischief about them. It's not our group - we have the bruises to prove it!
Arriving at the Chequers and ready for a cuppa and cake.
This young man may be laughing here but two minutes later.
All because of a boot lace. '''''' Painful''''''''''
We left the casualty and his wife at the pub to recuperate and one of our walkers came to the rescue later with a lift home for them.
On to the golf course, not many people playing, maybe they were expecting rain. They got it wrong it has been a lovely day.
On the homeward stretch walking along side the old railway line (another Doctor Beeching casualty).
On to the actual railway path it is now overgrown in sections and nature trail in others.
Turning left up the small incline and were back in the car park.
Apart from another mishap, a great day - we are ready for the next one, roll on Friday.
Great to see Leicestershire at its finest.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment Linda - your mum enjoys our walkie talkies as much as we all do.
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