15/5/2017 Burbage Woods walk approx 4.5 mls.

Yuk, the start of the day could well be off putting, but it could get better as we go on. The man on the radio said so.

All wrapped up we set off into the woods at Burbage Common.

There were still traces of bluebells here and there - gorgeous!

Out of the woods into the fields and the rain holding off, although it was a bit on the grey side.

Down one overgrown bridleway, definitely needs to be used a bit more. Especially to keep the nettles at bay.

Crossing from the bridleway over to the road from Elmsthorpe to Burbage Common there's only single track used mostly by the locals.

All on his own - a Thelwell pony?

Making our way back towards the common and a two headed cow was spotted?

The sun started to poke it's head out and that's when all of a sudden you feel a bit overdressed.

Beautiful blossom in the hedgerows.

A farmer on his way to toss some muck, as we found out later.

Muck tossing, this pile looked quite warm. Had a familiar aroma too.

We heard a train approaching fast and the following shot is all we managed to get.

Changeable weather.

Over the railway on our way down to the cafe at the visitor centre.

Smiles all round at the thought of a cuppa just around the corner.

Who needs encouraging to eat cake?

The scones were quite delicious.

Well, why not.

Time to make tracks back to the cars.

The sky was still on the grey side but no rain.

Hopefully, the message is getting through.

Leaving the visitor centre heading back into the woods.

We try to keep a closer group here because it has been known for some to take the wrong track in the past.

All of a sudden a train approaches and we get some snaps.

Coming towards the end of the walk we came across a very friendly fellow.

 Unfortunately, we didn't have any food with us.

Another lovely walk with some great people.


P.S. Willie and Sheila have returned from New Zealand - can't wait to hear what they've been up to.