Hello and welcome back to my blog 😊.

This morning I did a 5 mile circular walk that had been recommended to me by a fellow walker – thank you Paulette! Along the way I had rolling hills and I could imagine myself in the Yorkshire Dales – I felt a definite sense of remoteness, which was good. This walk was far better than I had anticipated.

It was a cloudy morning as I parked my car in a lay-by in the village of Croxton Kerrial. Looking at the map contours told me that the walk would be undulating and would have fine views – its a pity it was not a sunny morning!

The circular walk would take me to the village of Branston and then back to Croxton Kerrial.

Leaving Croxton along a farm track I had my first hint that I might get some boggy sections along the way.

The path took me along the sides of fields and was most definitely squelchy in places. My boots were wet but my feet stayed dry thankfully. I passed a field containing sheep corralled by electric fences, two sheep were on my side of the fence. They must have found a way through to escape – are these the clever ones I thought.

I was starting to get some nice views of rolling hills. You have to appreciate that living in Lincolnshire I don’t see many hills!

Walking along I started to sense that feeling of remoteness – I soaked it up. I was passing fields growing oilseed rape and I just love the bright yellow flowers – so colourful.

Close to Windmill hill I came across some beautiful bluebells in a small wood- a wonderful sign of spring. My senses were definitely being stimulated this morning.

In the distance I could see the village of Branston as I followed the path down from the hill.

Crossing a boggy field I arrived in Branston and then found the track leading back to Croxton Kerrial.

The undulating track brought me into Croxton Kerrial -I had enjoyed the up!

I decided to stop at the village shop and get a coffee. I had a nice chat with the friendly staff and then sat outside on a bench enjoying my coffee and millionaires shortbread 😊. The sun was starting to come out now!

Happy Walking! 😊🚶‍♂️