30/08/19 Draycote Water 5 miles.

We headed off to the village of Thurlaston which overlooks Draycote Water. Draycote Water is a reservoir and country park near the village of Dunchurch, 3.75 miles south of Rugby in Warwickshire, owned and operated by Severn Trent Water. It supplies drinking water to Rugby, via Barby Storage Reservoir, and is named after the nearby hamlet of Draycote. 

It's very quiet around here.

Leaving the village there is a  path leading down to the reservoir.

 Joining the circular path, we set off for a five mile walk around the quite choppy water of the reservoir. 

                                 

Great views all the way around.

                                            

Plenty of wild life to view as you walk.

 On top of the dam holding back the water.

                            

Rainbow and brown trout are fished at Draycote.

More fishermen.

Our refreshment break at the visitor centre.

The exodus from the cafe on our way back to the cars.

You can just spot the alpacas.

A lovely walk with lovely people.

23/08/19 Walking from Huncote via Croft Hill to Croft and back app 5.3 mls.

After leaving Huncote we walked into the nature reserve at the base of Croft Hill and made our way to the very end of the track.

Very green and plenty of good country views with the stream running alongside for a little way.

We turned off the track for the hike to the top of Croft Hill - the pictures say it all.

At the top, phew!  - but the views were worth it!

Continuing our walk along the top of the quarry side.

A clear day and stunning views. 

Huncote in the distance.

Looks like Dinky toys at the bottom of the quarry.

Making our descent through the trees.

Walking into Croft and we're all ready for a cuppa.

Outside the Heathcote Arms.

The peace was shattered by two military jets flying so low overhead they made us jump.

The return trip was along the bottom of the hill rather than the top.

Back into Huncote, the weather turned out very warm in the early afternoon .