Meeting at Thornton Reservoir on a very crisp morning.
Setting off towards the Anglers Shed, which is in the shape of two upside down boats.
It was noticeable that there was not a lot of bird life close to the shore line. It's usually bustling with ducks, geese and other water loving birds.
Not many anglers out on the water, nor were there many walkers out and about.
Our photographers kept themselves busy snapping away.
Rather a large ladybird on a carving of possibly a sycamore seed.
One of the walkers remarked that it was nice to see the reservoir full after it nearly emptied in 2017.
Down through the wooded areas of the walk.
It wasn't a good surface to walk along as the recent heavy rain storms had left a lot of puddles here and there.
Some extremely lucky people will have the pleasure of living in this new build overlooking Thornton Water.
Two anglers enjoying a morning of peaceful fishing.
Everybody enjoying the walk as we turned the furthermost corner heading towards the dam.
Further along the route a herd of Aberdeen Angus entertained us for a while. Obviously a very hardy breed of cattle.
At the gate close to the dam it was unanimously agreed that we would turn around and walk back the way we came making a total of over 5 miles walked.
Two ponies, maybe from the Thelwell stories, caught our eye.
Another bent tree trunk. We saw a similar tree trunk recently on the walk from Bouskell Park, Blaby to Tesco at Wigston.
We ended our walk by going for tea and coffee at the local golf club. They also serve very nice scones.
Great walk, keeping our fingers crossed weather-wise for next week- Loddington Snowdrops and Launde Abbey. Don't forget starting at 9.30 am from Cosby Village Hall.
Below we have a picture of Willie, Sheila and Naire (taking five on the barrel) at a Library somewhere in New Zealand.
Nice piece of art work, done by the local lads no doubt.
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