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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 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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2016

SWANS - November's Walk

A walk round Thronton Reservoir, led by Bill

Here's the group posing en route......

 

SWANS - October's Walk

A walk round the lake at Albert Village, led by Bill


Above, walking down to the lake,

 

and, below, another view of the lake.......

 

SWANS - September's Walk

A walk near Lount, led by Bill


Just curious to know what it is........

 

Strollers - September's Walk

An undulating stroll from Melbourne, through Breedon, led by Ann,


Over the lake towards the church


Breedon Church in the distance.........

..........and closer up......


Banana break at the bustop in Breedon


Heading back to Melbourne


Taking a breather!

 

SWANS - August's Walk

A walk from Bosworth Battlefield, led by Janet


Heading down from the Battlefield Visitors' centre


Shenton Station on the Battlefield Line.

A couple of pictures along the Ashby Canal..............

 

Strollers - August's Walk

A 4-mile stroll from Ticknall, led by Owen


The group at Hangman's Stone


A tree!!


Yellow fungus


.....two views of St. George's Church, Ticknall.......


The Methodist Hall, Ticknall and...............


.........our walk leader checking the water pump

 

Strollers - July's Walk

A 3.5 mile stroll from Groby Pool, led by Evelyn


Maize or Maze?................

 

Strollers - April's Walk

Our April stroll was a lovely 3.3 mile route from Hartshorne enjoyed by 13 members of the group. We were blessed with a wonderful day of spring sunshine, to add to the glorious views and the lovely spring flowers in the woodland. It was rounded off by a very good value lunch in the Bulls Head. A good time was had by all!


In dappled sunshine in Several Wood.


Some lovely views towards Daniel Hayes Farm


Our search for bluebells was rewarded


Wood anenomes too!

 

Strollers - March's Walk

A stroll round Church Town and Farm Town in glorious weather led by David, with a welcome diversion round Coleorton Wood led by Owen. Lunch was at the King's Arms.


St. Mary's Church in Church Town. Unfortuately it was not open.


On the road to Farm Town


A view towards Coleorton from Farm Town


Some walkers and some donkeys - but which are which??

Try clicking in the picture below....


"CHARGE!!!!!"


Happy grazing!!


A distant view of St. Mary's

 

SWANS - February's Walk

A walk round Thornton Reservoir led by Bill

  

Some of the "wild life" en route......


"Please let me into your boat!!!"

 

Strollers - January's Walk

A stroll round Thornton Reservoir, led by Pat


Setting off round the reservoir


Cormorants - perhaps waiting for the reservoir to be stocked!!


A selection of birds


Banana break

 

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