Whitwick & District U3A - Short Walks Gallery

This gallery is split over several pages. Each page displays pictures from a particular year or years as taken by members whilst on some of the shorter walks, including SWANS. 5milers pictures can be found in their own gallery. The most recent are at the top of the page. The links below can be used to select the relevant year.

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2024

Saunters - Queen Elizabeth Jubillee Woods- November - 2024

A 1.5 mile walk in Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Woods, led by Christine and Steve. From the car park we walked to the lake and back, spending a while in the bird hide. We all went for snacks (or breakfast) at Sunnyside cafe, Ibstock.

Walkers on path bordered by autumn colours
Wonderful autumn colours

looking down on the tiled mosaic for the Woodland Trust
The tiled mosaic in the visitor centre

2 walkers looking out of the bird hide window
Looking out from the bird hide

The lake with geese on the water and autumn coloured banks
The view from the bird hide

Walkers on path with autumn colours
On the way back

SWANS - October walk - 2024

A 2 mile walk from Moira, led by Sue & Ian. We followed the Ashby Canal for a short while, along the Ashby Wolds Heritage Trail to Conkers and back along the Canal. We had an optional lunch at the Greyhound Inn

Walkers along wooded path with autumn leaves
Along the Heritage Trail

28 Walkers posing for camera.
All 28 walkers

Walkers in distance along canal path.
Ashby Canal with walkers in distance.

Saunters - Grace Dieu Woods, Thringstone - September - 2024

A 1 mile or so walk through Grace Dieu Woods, with refreshments at the Rock Bar & Cafe afterwards

Group of 8 walkers relaxing on path
The walkers bar 1

2 walkers with cameras
Taking a few pictures....and a couple of the results........

Statue of the Mother Superior
A spider's web and the Mother Superior statue (Rusty Mary)

Walkers paused to view brook
Alongside the Grace Dieu Brook

Walking through the woods
Through the woods

SWANS - September walk - 2024

A 2.5 mile walk round Thornton Reservoir led by Fran, with an optional lunch at the Bricklayers Arms in Thornton.

Walkers on fenced path

20 Walkers posing for camera in sunshine.
The walkers bar 1

View across reservoir with cloudy sky.
A view across the reservoir.

Cormorant and heron next to each other on stone wall
How are you this morning?.

Saunters - Queen's Park, Loughborough - August 2024

A stroll round Queen's Park led by Fran. The display of flowers was glorious. Coffee and cake was enjoyed in the park cafe.

15 members posing for camera in front of grandstand

A view of the lake with fountain
Fountain and duck

A view if the Carillon and trees
The Carillon

Flowers in the park
Some of the flowers on display

SWANS - August walk - 2024

29 walkers were on this 2-mile walk from Cropston, led by Lorraine and Phil. From Cropston we headed across the fields to Thurcaston and then back past All Saint's Church to Cropston and the Bradgate Arms, where we had lunch.

Walkers along path next to roadway through village
Walking through Cropston.

3 Walkers crossing a stone bridge.
Crossing a bridge over Rothley Brook

Walkers walking through a churchyard.
At All Saint's Church, Thurcaston.

Walkers along path through fields with two horses neaby
Saying hello to our 4-legged friends.

Walkers walking in a wheat field

Saunters - Staunton Harold Reservoir - July 2024

A short there-and-back walk along part of the Staunton Harold Reservoir, led by Sheila. Below is a picture of the walkers and one of the reservoir.

Group of walkers posing for camera on path near reservoir

View of reservoir

SWANS - July walk - 2024

A record 38 walkers took part in this 2-mile walk led by Linda and Lynda starting at the car park at Hermitage Lake, Whitwick, along the old railway track to Whitwick Station, into Whitwick Park and then back to the car park. This walk replaced the originally planned walk because of very wet paths through fields. Lunch was had at the Robin Hood pub in Swannington, where there were 32 of us eating.

Walkers near sports ground
Starting off from Hermitage Park.

Walkers on path bordered by trees.
Along the old railway track towards Whitwick Station.

Walkers posing for the camera outside an old building.
At the former Whitwick Station, now the home of Whitwick Historical Group.

Walkers on canal towpath
In Whitwick Park next to a memorial wall showing scenes to honour the mining heritage of the area, and also showing wartime images.

Walkers posing for camera in park
The walkers in Whitwick Park.

SWANS - April walk - 2024

A 3 mile walk led by Jane & Ray starting at the Rose & Crown in Zouch. We walked through Sutton Bonington, then across the fields to the Zouch Canal Cut part of the River Soar, and back to the Rose & Crown for Lunch.

Group of walkers in village
The 21 walkers, minus 1, in the middle of Sutton Bonington.

Walkers on path at edge of field naer hedge.
Across the fields back towards Zouch and the Rose & Crown.

Walkers in distance along canal towpath
Along the canal towards the Rose & Crown.

Walkers on canal towpath
The Rose & Crown on the wrong side of the canal.

Walkers waving from bridge
Waving from the bridge over the canal nearly back to the Rose & Crown.

Saunters - Sence Valley Forest Park March - 2024

A 1.25 mile walk round Sence Valley Forest Park on a very cold but dry day, led by Christine and Steve. Coffee and cakes were consumed afterwards at Sunnyside Garden Centre Cafe. Here are some pictures....

Group of 15 walkers posing for camera