Strollers - December's Walk - 2021

A short 2.5-mile walk led by Lorraine and Phil, round Coleorton, with lunch at the George.

At the Aqueduct Bridge on Aqueduct Road, and it's blue plaque..........

Thirsty walkers waiting for The George to open.

SWANS - November's Walk - 2021

A walk round Thornton Reservoir led by Mell and Mark, on a wonderfully bright November day, with lunch at the Bricklayer's Arms.

Heading towards the reservoir

Resting a while in the bright sunshine

Looking over the reservoir towards St. Peter's Church in Thornton

....and below are some of the reservoir and St. Peter's Church taken by Lynda.....

 

SWANS - October's Walk - 2021

A walk round Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Wood led by Christine and Steve, with lunch at the Sunnyside Garden Centre Cafe.

Saunters - September - 2021

The walk in September for the Summer Saunters group was led by Christine and Steve Smith around Bagworth Heath and they both had a lot of very interesting information about the area to tell us. It was a lovely walk around the lakes and through a wooded area.

Strollers - September's Walk - 2021

A 4-mile walk led by Lorraine and Phil, starting at Stenson, along the Trent and Mersey canal and through Findern. Lunch was at the Bubble Inn in Stenson.

Trent and Mersey Canal........

Through Findern.

Banana break in Mercia Marina

Hey! this is Strollers, not SWANS

Trent and Mersey Canal

SWANS - September's Walk - 2021

A walk round Albert Village Lake led by Garry with lunch afterwards at the Greyhound, Boundary.

Saunters - August - 2021

At the beginning of August four members of the group had a most enjoyable walk at Bradgate Park from the Newtown Linford car park to the Deer Barn for a coffee and a stroll back to the car park. We saw many deer, and good views of the ruins of Bradgate House.

Strollers - August's Walk - 2021

A near-4-mile walk from Ticknall led by David. The walk passed through the Limeyards, across the fields to Serpentine Wood with views of Staunton Harold Reservoir, and back to Ticknall via part of the National Forest Way. Optional lunch afterwards was at the Staff of Life pub in Ticknall.

In the Limeyards

A break in Serpentine Wood..........

.....and on the move again post break

SWANS - August's Walk - 2021

A walk round Hicks Lodge led by David with lunch at the Halfway House in Donisthorpe.

............and there was time for a swing.......

Strollers - July's Walk - 2021

A walk from Coton-in-the-Elms led by Tony on a very hot day. All walkers survived and returned to the Bubble Inn where some decided to stay for lunch. Here's a picture of the group having a break.

SWANS - July's Walk - 2021

A quickly re-arranged walk due to road re-surfacing preventing access to Hough Mill. Bis took us on a short walk down Swannington Incline, giving us the interesting history of the Incline, on a very hot day. Lunch was as arranged at the Robin Hood pub.

At the wheel

At the Incline Engine House

Under Pudding Lane Bridge

Saunters - June 2021

At the beginning of June seven members of the group enjoyed a relaxing walk around Snibston Country Park and the fishing lakes in lovely sunshine. We were all impressed by the number and size of the fish that were in the lakes! The park was once the gardens of the Colliery Manager and includes an arboretum, with lovely trees, bushes and plants.
However, we did all feel that up to date information about the park, flora and fauna, would be helpful and promote more interest in the area. The information boards already there are, in the main, old and out of date. After the walk we all met for a coffee and chat.

SWANS - June's Walk - 2021

Here we are again - where we left off pre-pandemic. You will see below that in February 2020 our last walk prior to the lockdowns was from Donisthorpe. Here in June 2021 we are doing the same walk, but in the opposite direction. It is also led by David and Helena and we also ate at the Halfway House. Let's pretend the lockdowns never happened!! Here's a couple of pictures - 19 SWANS at Moira Furnace and 18 along the Ashby Canal (one was taking the picture).

Strollers - May's Walk - 2021

The first walk of 2021, following the relaxation of some of the Covid restrictions, a walk from Mountsorrel.

SWANS - February's Walk - 2020

A 2.7 mile walk from Donisthorpe led by David and Helena, along the Ashby Canal to the Moira Furnace, and back along the Ashby Wolds Heritage Trail. We were very lucky with a perfect day for walking. Lunch was at the Halfway House.

Waiting for "catch-ups"

Alongside the Ashby Canal