Walking from Oakfield Park, Blaby to Kings Lock on the Grand Union Canal 19/8/22 approx 7 miles.

 

Meeting at Oakfield Park on a beautiful day for walking.

We were soon on our way, down past Blaby cemetery on towards the ford.

Over the ford towards the B582 and across the road to join up with the canal at Knights Bridge.

The B582

A few photos as we made our way along the canal to our watering hole at Kings Lock.

At Kings Lock cafe the owners had reserved some seats for us. 

Bananas to keep the energy levels up.

Cake was on the menu.

All good things must end so we started back on our journey to Oakfield Park.

Some grabbing an ice cream just for fun.

We stopped for a group picture at the cross roads, Blue Bank Bridge, and turned to join the Great Central Way, taking a nice straight walk down into Blaby.

Walking through Northfield Park.

Last few yards back into Oakfield Park.

Quite a long walk but very enjoyable.

12/8/2022 Walking in the shade of Burbage Woods. approx 4 miles.

We decided on an early start, 9.30am, to avoid the worst of the heat of the day.  It was already very hot with temperatures hovering around 30 degrees C.

Photo of Cosby brook. Bone dry, only the odd small puddle here and there. 

Our walk has been chosen to give maximum shade - a walk around Burbage woods.

Arriving and parking in the shade.

Most of us opting for head gear with plenty of shade. Also a good smear of high factor sun tan lotion.

 

Plenty of opportunities for photos.

So on this walk we will be showing a good selection of trees.

Leaving the trees for a short distance. Crossing a scorched field across to another section of wood.

 

Our half way destination, Acorns Cafe in Burbage woods. It was well shaded so we enjoyed an extended break.

Off we go again and headed for the nearest trees.

Scorched field to shaded woods.

Feeling the heat.

Headed back to the car park.

A more comfortable shoe for the drive back to Cosby.