We all met up at the Holly Bush, a proper country pub in the village of Ashby Parva.
Walking out of the village on a dry day made a very nice change.
"This red oak was planted to mark the Centenary of the Armistice which ended the First World War 1918-2018" - quote on the plaque.
A good example of hedge laying - the process of bending and partially cutting (pleaching) through the stems of a line of shrubs or small trees near ground level and arching the stems without breaking them, so they can grow horizontally and be intertwined.
Continuing our walk down one of our favourite lanes.
In the distance a couple of long sheds containing hundreds of hens producing thousands of eggs.
We're well into the lambing season now.
On our way to the outskirts of Dunton Bassett.
About turn and off we go back the way we came. Hope the rainy season ends soon so we can start walking in the fields again.
Found a public notice giving details of a new footpath between Dunton Lane and Leire Road - could be very useful for future walks.
First tractor that we have seen on the land for a couple of months - it's been far too wet.
Nice gentle stroll, no rush, not a bad way to spend your day.
A horse and rider passed by with cheery wave.
Back into Ashby Parva.
A bus !! they are quite lucky here, they get a bus once an hour.
Next week we're off to Belton House and the daffodil display - looking forward to it.
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