25/3/2022 Walking from Dunton Bassett to Broughton Astley via Leire. app 6.25 miles.

Another beautiful day for walking. We decided to get out into the fields after the dry weather just recently, they must be free of water and mud by now.

Well we spoke too soon, our first problem 10 minutes into the walk. Mud, mud glorious mud. YUK!

A little challenge but soon everything seemed much firmer under foot.

We continued on to Stemborough Mill.

This boat has been here for years, wonder how reliable it is.
                                        

                                                 

Passing the mill we continued on into Leire.

A cracking small Leicestershire village.

This magnificent magnolia tree was much admired and deemed ideal for a group photo.

Through the old railway bridge and out into the country.

Back into the fields, across the first stile of the day. 

                                       

A new stile just recently renovated.

More mud but not a problem.

Round to the White Horse for a break and coffee/tea.

Back on track

No mud this way and no awkward stiles.

Back at Dunton Bassett church where we had parked.

A very good walk and I am sure we will be back in the fields as long as the weather holds.