Friday 16th July Walking from Dunton Bassett to Ashby Parva approx. 4.5 miles

 

Beautiful, hot summer day so the decision to keep the walk short seemed like a good idea.

                                                   

Leaving Dunton Bassett, we had parked close to the church so after a little chat we set off for Ashby Parva.

                                         

Horses were out to see us off.

                                       

Quiet country lane all the way there and all the way back

                                        

Cow with tail swinging. Keeping flies away no doubt.

In Ashby we stopped at the Holly Bush for tea and coffees.

Everybody was enjoying themselves. Really does make a difference when the sun is out.

Unfortunately, we don't have any photos of the return back to Dunton Bassett, think we were just enjoying the moment of lovely weather and forgot.

See you next week with cameras at the ready.

Friday 9th July walking from Groby Pool to Newtown Linford. approx. 4 .5 miles.

Groby Pool

View of the pool with a good selection of locals on show.

An interesting moment as we came across cows with calves, mum not happy with strangers.

Dad is always on the look out.  Wouldn't argue with him.

Good to be out in the country walking across fields after the last couple of years of restrictions. 

Heading down to Newtown Linford.

We had 25 walkers today so for our break we split up into three adjoining cafes helping us all to get our drinks fairly quickly.

A very unusual table.

On our way back.

Via the local pony club.

Out into the wild flower meadows - fabulous!

A cross road, must take the right route, a few walkers drifted on to the wrong path in the woods.

 

Over the brow of the hill with Groby in the distance.

Last wild flower meadow before we take a concrete road back up to the car park.

Oops forgot to mention the ford. Fortunately, there had been no rain recently so water levels were down to a very acceptable level. 

A bit of fun to end the day.

                               

 Good walk, looking forward to next week.