5 Milers - December's Walk

Our last walk of 2018 was led by Bill and David and took us from The George and Dragon in Thringstone towards Griffydam, through Osgathorpe and to Belton, and back. It was a glorious day for walking - clear skies - and lunch was at the pub afterwards.

Leaving the pub behind us.

A line of walkers..........

........and again, with the power station in the background.

Through Osgathorpe............

.........and alongside the brook.

Looking up or down?     Actually it's a reflection!

Banana break.

Another line of walkers!

An inquisitive group!

    
Can you see the fox above?                                                                    Now can you?                

One of our group telling us a bit about the Charnwood Forest Canal and the remains of the Junction House in the picture.

5 Milers - October's Walk

A walk around Coleorton and Swannington led by Phil and Lorraine

Near Hough Mill

Near Hough Mill

5 Milers - September's Walk

A walk around Attenborough Nature Reserve led by Phryne, with lunch at the Visitors' Centre afterwards.

Outside the Visitors' Centre before the walk

On the path along the side of the railway

It's a floodgate!

This is a flock of geese!

A view of the reserve

A couple of views of the River Trent.........

and finally a couple of pictures of a swan and ducks.......

5 Milers - August's Walk

A walk from Sutton Wharf led by Steve and Evelyn

St. James Church, Sutton Cheney.........

........and inside the Church........

Is this life on the Ashby Canal?

Back to Sutton Wharf, where the walkers had lunch.

5 Milers - July's Walk

A walk from Dimminsdale led by Elaine and Martin. Optional lunch was at the Smisby Arms.

Approaching Staunton Harold.........

.........and a some views of Staunton Harold Church.......

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A tight fit on a narrow footbridge

Looking over Staunton Harold reservoir.......

...........and a heron spotted by a keen eyed walker.......

5 Milers - June's Walk

June’s 5milers walk, led by Lynda, began in the car park of the Crewe And Harpur pub in Swarkestone. It took us along the Trent & Mersey Canal and through Barrow upon Trent.

There was an optional lunch afterwards at the pub.

View through a stile.

Single file across a field........

.......and along the Trent & Mersey Canal

A view of Swarkestone Pavilion

The walkers on the edge near Swarkestone Lock!

Not quite walking the line

Reflecting near Barrow upon Trent

Swanning on the River Trent

5 Milers - May's Walk

May’s 5milers walk, led by Owen, began in Ticknall Village Hall car park and took us via Foremark before returning to Ticknall.

There was an optional lunch afterwards at the Smisby Arms.

Admiring the view from Knowle Hill.........

A few bluebells in Stantons Wood

After our banana break at Foremark Church

A view from the Church

and a couple more shots en route..........

5 Milers - April's Walk

April’s 5milers Walk, led by Sue, began in Nailstone where the group of 13 walkers gathered by the Church. The skies were overcast but we completed the walk without getting wet.

The route took us over fields to the outskirts of Bagworth and gave pleasant views over the countryside in spite of few signs of spring. In Bagworth, we changed direction and headed for Barlestone. Nailstone Church spire is such a prominent landmark that the walk from Barlestone back to Nailstone was very straightforward.

After frequent rainfall during previous days, the paths were muddy and this hampered progress at some points. However, a more notable feature was the high number of stiles. We lost count but it could have been a record-breaking number for this Group! Afterwards, most of the walkers stayed on for a convivial lunch at the Gate at Osbaston.

Sheltering from light drizzle at Nailstone Church before we start

Leaving Nailstone behind

A happy bunch

Some 4-legged friends........

Nailstone in sight again

Getting closer.........

5 Milers - March's Walk

A 5-mile circular walk, led by Pete, starting from The Belper Arms in Newton Burgoland, touching Shackerstone, and along the Asnby Canal.

All we want is a pre-walk pint!!

Outside the Congregational Church in Newton Burgoland

There was still a bit of snow lying around

The Ashby Canal at Shackerstone

"Snow Sculpture"