18th May 2018 Walk from Huncote around Croft hill and quarry.

We arrived at the Huncote Leisure Centre ready for our walk around Croft hill and quarry. 

Walking through Huncote and out towards Croft.

In case anybody is interested it is 168 steps up and 167 steps down. 

The easy lower path.

                                               

After half way you tend to stop chatting.

The view into the quarry is quite stunning.

Walking along the top towards our going down point.

A good view of the old packhorse bridge from the top.

Photographer goes first looking for basking adders spotted here a couple of days ago.

Everybody follows - no joy this time for the adder photo.

Entering the nature area of the walk.

Over the new bridge constructed by the quarry firm to make a circular  walk around the quarry.

The road into the quarry - could get a bit dusty at this point.

We arrive at the Heathcote Arms to find it has been invaded by gnomes.

Not a bad cuppa.

Off on the last leg of the walk to the top of Croft Hill.  Yes it is that steep!

Great views from here of Leicestershire.

On the way down through all the may blossom.

On the gentler part of the descent.

Another look inside the quarry.

Before the final descent it was noted that a pair of peregrine falcons were nesting on the side of the quarry again. 

     
Well it really is 168 steps down - that's official - we counted them!                                                                               

Lovely walk and  perfect weather to enjoy it.