Strollers - November's Walk - 2023

A walk led by Ian and Sue around Sence Park.

SWANS - October's and November's Walks - 2023

These two walks were both rearranged due to the wet weather creating very wet conditions under foot.

The October walk was led by Fran and Lyn and was due to be through Swithland Woods. It finished up as a short there-and-back walk along the solid path in Bradgate Park from Hallgates car park, which included the new Memorial Wood. We had lunch at the Bradgate Arms pub.

November's walk was led by Linda and Lynda and was originally to be at Hough Mill. It was rearranged as a walk round Peggs Green with Bis joining us to provide some of the interesting history of the area, including that of the old Griffydam School in the last picture. We had lunch at the Bull's Head in Thringstone........

SWANS - September's Walk - 2023

This walk at Snibston Colliery Park was led by Jane and Ray. We had lunch afterwards at the Bull's Head, Thringstone.

Off we go.

The Century Theatre through the wheel.

One of us has some bread.

Not far now!!.

SWANS - August's Walk - 2023

This walk at Beacon Hill was led by Linda and Lynda. We had lunch afterwards at the Thringstone Members' Club, which it is understood, everyone enjoyed.

Having a breather.

Posing!!

View towards Loughborough.

Interesting picture.

Another breather.

Saunters - Donisthorpe Country Park - July - 2023

The Saunters July walk was led by Sheila from Jungle Madness and through Donisorpe Country Park along part of the Ashby Woulds Heritage Trail. We had coffee afterwards at the Pavilion Restaurant at Jungle Madness. We resisted going into the childrens' play area.

On the Ashby Woulds Heritage Trail

Alongside the Ashby Canal

Saunters - Beacon Hill - June 2023

The Saunters June walk was led by David and Helena from the Beacon Hill Lower Car Park. The walk followed a short section of the Blue Route, finishing round the Labrynth. During the walk we could view some of the interesting carvings, done by Peter Leadbeater. To avoid the busy cafe near the car park we travelled to Bawdon Lodge Farm where we had excellent drinks and snacks.

Alpacas

  

  
"Queen Mavis" and the group of walkers at the Labrynth entrance

  
Inside the Labrynth

Where the carvings are created

Strollers - June's Walk 2023

A walk led by Steve and Christine from Moira along the Ashby Woulds Heritage Trail towards Spring Cottage Lane. Lunch was at the Greyhound Inn at Boundary.

On the Ashby Woulds Heritage Trail

A pause to view the fishing lakes

Fisherman, swan and 6 cygnets

The 12 walkers

SWANS - June's Walk - 2023

27 SWANS joined this walk, led by David and Helena. It started at The Staff of Life pub car park and included the Tramway tunnel and the Ticknall Limeyards. Lunch was at the pub.

Sorry, but you can't join us today - it's a Swan's walk.

A pause at the Limeyards

Yes, we're waiting!!.

    
A forbidden stile (no, we didn't), a path we joined but didn't venture on, and The Limeyards

Strollers - May's Walk 2023

A walk from Snarestone and along Ashby Canal. The weather was lovely as you can see.

SWANS - May's Walk - 2023

23 SWANS joined this walk, led by Jane and Ray, mainly along the East Midlands Airport perimeter at Castle Donington. It was a lovely sunny summer's day with views over Castle Donington and clear views as far as Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station. Lunch aftwerwards was at The Nag's Head.

View of Castle Donington

Strollers - April's Walk 2023

A 3 mile walk around Mountsorrel, including the quarry and a brief visit to the Heritage Centre at Granite's Coffee Shop. The walk started at the Waterside Inn, which is where we had lunch afterwards.

The short stretch of canal on the River Soar near the Waterside Inn

Up to the quarry

At the quarry

Mountsorrel Woods

At the Heritage Centre

Approaching Christ Church

The group in front of the carving of William Marshall

The Inn near lock No. 50

Saunters - February - Mount St. Bernard Abbey - 2023

The February walk was moved from Broombriggs Farm, Woodhouse Eaves, to Mount St. Bernard Abbey, led by Sheila. It was a pleasant day for walking, and some of the group ventured to the Calvary at the top of a bit of a climb. Refreshments were had at St. Joseph's Tea Rooms.

Some of the group next to the Calvary

The view of the Abbey from the Calvary

The Abbey from the rear

SWANS - February's Walk - 2023

31 SWANS joined this 2.4 mile walk from Moira Furnace, along part of the Ashby Canal and back along part of the Ashby Woulds Heritage Trail. It was a lovely sunny winter's day and 28 SWANS enjoyed a very interesting lunch at the Greyhound Inn at Boundary.