5 Milers - December's Walk

A walk from Long Whatton, led by Sue, with lunch at the Falcon Inn afterwards. It was a perfect day for walking with clear blue skies, but very wet underfoot.

Our walk leader giving us some history on Long Whatton before we start walking.

Mud, mud, glorious mud!

   
Down on the farm

A view of Belton church.

16 walkers in the sun.

They may not welcome muddy boots.

   
Back at the Falcon for a welcome buffet.

5 Milers - November's Walk

12 hardy walkers braved the cold, wet and windy weather to enjoy a bracing 4.5 mile walk around Heather. We all thought we knew what Heather had to offer but we were taken on routes we had no idea existed! A lovely varied walk, but shame about the weather.

5 Milers - Sepember's Walk

A walk from Donisthorpe, led by Owen, with lunch aterwards at the Halfway House.

Our walk leader with some historical facts at the site of the old Oakthope Colliery.

Through Willesley Woods

5 Milers - August's Walk

Although slightly longer than usual (about 6 miles) this walk, led by Lynda, was quite easy on the legs, although it turned out to be a bit of a wet day!! We started at Packington, through Normanton le Heath, and back to Packington via Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Wood. Lunch afterwards was at the Beeches in Ashby.

I have 4 horns. Am I a goat or maybe a Jacob sheep?

Battling through the weather beaten wheat. There's a path here somewhere!

Holy Trinity Church, Normanton le Heath.

Sheltering in the Welcome Barn in Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Wood.

A very wet group of walkers.

Trying to avoid the mud.

Having a chat with the Alpacas.

Don't go!!

5 Milers - June's Walk

A 5 and a half mile walk from Markfield, led by Pete, covering Ulverscroft and Copt Oak areas. Lunch was at the Coach and Horses.

Our walk leader describing the old windmill that used to stand on this site in Markfield.

Banana break next to Ulverscroft Manor.

5 Milers - March's Walk

A 5.1 mile walk from The Queen's Head in Heather, led by John, alongside Sence Valley Forest Park, through Kelham Wood, returning along the banks of the Sence and skirting the edge of the Diamond Jubillee Wood. Lunch was available at the pub afterwards. Here's some pictures taken on the way.

5 Milers - February's Walk

Phil led this walk from Thornton, with lunch at the Bricklayer's Arms afterwards.

Approaching Thornton Reservoir down the slope from the Bricklayer's Arms

Along a ploughed track!!!

Banana break over

Anyone seen a group of walkers?

Approaching Thornton near the end of the walk.

5 Milers - January's Walk

Our first 5 Milers of 2019, a week later than usual to avoid New Year's Day, attracted a very large group of 26 walkers. It was led by Ann round the new section of the Tramway Trail at Calke on a day perfect for walking. The lunch venue had to be changed at the very last minute (poorly chef!!) but those who decided to eat had an excellent carvery at the Tap House in Ashby.

Putting our best feet forward

A section of the trail

All present!!

Nearing the end of the walk in the Calke estate