Great day for a walk, although overcast it was sunny and breezy. Twenty eight walkers turned up at the small car park just outside Leire. With a bit of juggling we managed to get everyone parked up.
Lots of photos have been sent in of a very enjoyable walk
Farmers had been reaping the corn harvest leaving fields of stubble ready to be ploughed back into the soil.
We left Leire and headed out of the playground keeping the disused railway on our left, then after about half a mile turned right across the fields towards Ashby Road.
Arriving at Ashby Road (which runs from Frolesworth to Ashby) we then did a left and a right after about twenty yards.
Back into the fields it was tricky to see where the path exited this field. It had just been cut and it was very large with overgrown hedges and the sign post was obscured. After a little help from google we were on our way.
When we tumbled out of the next hedgerow we discovered the road was closed which made it a pleasant traffic free walk down to our next turning.
Ignoring the diversion sign we walked down to the scout camp entrance tuning right off Frolesworth Road (this road runs from Frolesworth to Ullesthorpe).
The path runs alongside the scout camp and heads off in the direction of Claybrooke Mill.
At the entrance to Claybrooke Mill we stopped for a group photo, changing photographer so we have two photos. Spot the difference.
Leaving Claybrooke Mill we turned left and headed for Main Road running out of Claybrooke towards Ullesthorpe.
On the outskirts of Ullesthorpe there is quite a steep hill but at the top and a short way into the village is the Chequers Inn where a warm welcome was given to all.
We chose tables outside. Urns had been set up so that we could help ourselves to tea and coffee. Excellent organisation, thank you to The Chequers.
Beers went down well, it's thirsty work enjoying the countryside.
Leaving Ullesthorpe we passed an old mill which had been converted into an attractive home.
We walked through part of Ullesthorpe Golf Course before reaching the fields again.
Our next turn on this walk was the move from fields to a disused railway and probably nettles galore.
Fortunately the route had been well walked and the few nettles there didn't bother us too much.
Plenty of wild life lives in this area and the cameras were out searching for that fantastic shot to show all.
Near the end of the walk now.
Looking for an exit off the old railway up to the car park.
And here it is.
A short walk back up off the disused railway.
A bit challenging but a very enjoyable walk.
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