Strollers - November's Walk - 2018

A walk from Zouch, through Sutton Bonington, led by Sue and Ian, with lunch at Rose and Crown afterwards.

Gathering outside the Rose and Crown.

Along the River Soar.

Heading towards Sutton Bonington.

Through Sutton Bonington.

SWANS - November's Walk - 2018

A walk round Thornton Reservoir led by Bill, with lunch at the Bricklayer's Arms afterwards.

Heading towards the reservoir from the starting point at the pub.

A couple of forlorn looking ponies.

Finally a couple of views of the reservoir............

Saunters - October - 2018

Gracedieu

Strollers - October's Walk - 2018

A walk from Ibstock and to Battram Woods, led by Steve and Christine, with lunch at The Gate afterwards.

Through Battram Woods.

Our walk leader providing useful information regarding the Ibstock Brick Quarry, which is just over the fence.

Two interested, and interesting, observers.

Saunters - September - 2018

A walk around Ulverscroft Grange and coffee at the Manor

Strollers - September's Walk - 2018

Our September stroll was led by Phil and Lorraine. On a fine but blustery day 15 Strollers started from Cropston and had a most enjoyable three mile circular walk to Thurcaston with much interesting historical detail provided along the way, followed by lunch at the Bradgate Arms.

Our leaders provided interesting information along the way.

Thurcaston Church.

A view towards Bradgate Park.

Crossing the "Coffin Bridge". Cropston and Thurcaston share a church and this is the route the deceased from Cropston would have taken to the church at Thurcaston.

It can't be often that Strollers make it to the beach!

SWANS - September's Walk - 2018

A walk from Bosworth Battlefield led by Paula and Terry.

The walkers in the sunshine

   
The battlefield plaques. The right hand one is just in case you don't read Latin!

Strollers - August's Walk - 2018

A walk led by Steve and Evelyn, around the countryside north of Ashby. There was an optinal lunch afterwards at the Beeches.

Firstly, a couple of pictures en route...................

>Here's the group..........

A view looking north, showing Breedon Church and Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station..........

And finally, a couple of 4-legged friends........

SWANS - August's Walk - 2018

15 walkers gathered for a walk from Lount led by Bill. Lunch afterwards was at the Cross Keys pub.

Here's a few pictures taken en route..........

Strollers - June's Walk - 2018

A walk led by Bill and David through Mountsorrel and along the River Soar.

There was an optional lunch afterwards at the Waterside Inn.

A weir on the Soar close to the Waterside Inn

At the 1860 bridge

On our way with the bridge in the background

At The Quay in Mountsorrel

The view from the top of Castle Hill

The route took us along part of the Leictershire Round

    
Two views of the River Soar - with the same swan in picture!!

Further along the Soar, nearing the end of our walk

The pub is in sight. We are nearly there.........

May's Saunters -2018

A walk in Stamford Memorial Park, Groby

Round the park then - you're never too old!

Strollers - May's Walk - 2018

A walk led by Peter and Val from Staunton Harold

    
A little friend came to see us off

What is it?

The happy 15

At David Nash's sculpture, which you need to see at 13.04 on mid-summer's day - assuming the sun is shining.

SWANS - May's Walk - 2018

A Walk from Moira led by Adrian and Norma. Lunch afterwards was at the Lakeside Bistro.

Forget-me-nots.

Battling through the undergrowth

Our walk leader having a rest!! Does the pooch look impressed?

Strollers - April's Walk - 2018

A walk led by Rose from Linton Heath

Strollers - March's Walk - 2018

A walk led by Richard in the Swadlincote area.

Flooded woodland.

Walking through Swainspark Wood.

Ready to walk again after our Banana Break.

Part of the walk was on the Ennstone Trail.

Albert Village Lake.

Strollers - February's Walk - 2018

A walk led by Ian and Sue round Willesley Wood.

Banana break over.

Viewing the gravestones at St. Thomas Church.

Snowdrops next to the Church

A pair of nesting swans

SWANS - February's Walk - 2018

A 2-mile walk round Grace Dieu Woods led by David, with the help of Ann who provided a bit of the history of Grace Dieu Manor and the woods.

The walkers on the stone bridge over Grace Dieu Brook

The original entrance to Grace Dieu Manor, with a view of the chapel.

Alongside Grace Dieu Brook,

and a view of the woods.............

Strollers - January's Walk -2018

A walk led by Owen from Shackerstone, through Bilstone and Congerstone.

St. Peter's Church, Shackerstone

Some paths were reasonably firm............

.......others not so!!

Approaching Congerstone

Group photo in Congerstone

Along the Ashby Canal back towards Shackerstone

SWANS - January's Walk - 2018

A walk round Ibstock led by John S. An excellent lunch was enjoyed at the Queen's Head in Heather. The walk started at the cemetery on Pretoria Road..........

Outward bound into the bright sun

Early catkins

Inward bound back to the village