Walking in the Bradgate Park Estate located on the edge of Charnwood Forest. The park lies 6 miles north-west of Leicester and 7 miles south of Loughborough.
We all met at Hallgates car park.
Several walks start from Hallgates car park, the shortest walk to the Deer Barn Tearoom and Visitor Centre. Short walk across fields to Swithland Wood. Toilets (including wheelchair accessible).
Today we are walking an anti clockwise route around the perimeter of the park.
Climbing up towards the upper car park at Hunts Hill close to Old John.
Joined today by a younger walker who enjoys the outdoors as well as keeping fit with other sporting activities.
On the top parts of the park there was a brisk breeze and a few grey clouds moving across the sky.
Getting close to the top with some wonderful views behind us.
Photo to send home to mum and dad.
Well earned breather at the top before our descent into Newtown Lindford.
On our way down to our half way point. Of course we'll have to stop for cake and tea, even coffee.
Who can argue with this?
Cake stop - well, we all look happy enough now.
Scones and rocky road - yum.
Surprise, surprise for an unsuspecting couple of walkers.
A golden wedding anniversary and an opportunity not to be missed - flowers, a theatre token and a card were presented followed by a speech and photos just of how it used to be.
The blushing bride
Shock horror, the speech is all about us!
The happy couple.
Do you remember 50 years ago there were flowers and cake - and we still have flowers and cake!
Cheers!
Back to the serious business of cake and a drink.
Scrumptious!
Scones with cream and jam or is it jam and cream?
A beautiful part of Leicestershire to sit and watch the world go by.
Including the bird life.
Swans with their brood, keeping an eye on them from a respectful distance.
Chilling out.
A lovely day enjoyed by all - congratulations to our Golden Wedding couple - a very special day.💕
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