Hello and welcome back to my blog 😊.

It was a bright sunny morning as Mick, Angela and I arrived into the small Lincolnshire village of Osbournby. A wide street made for easy parking at the starting point of our 6.5-mile circular walk which would take in the villages of Aswarby, Swarby and Aunsby.

I had done the walk last year but it was new to Mick and Angela. We set off walking through the village passing a house which had lovely flowering Wisteria, one of my favourite shrubs with its vibrant mauve flowers.

After a walk through the village we left taking a slightly inclined path at the edge of a field.

We passed a curious folding bench-quite unique.

Having reached the top of the incline we headed downhill on the other side passing beside Tally Ho plantation. We enjoyed some splendid views.

Reaching the busy A15 we had a short walk beside it, then turned into the tree-lined lane to Aswarby. The magnificent church dominating the horizon.

There used to be a large country house – Aswarby Hall, in the park adjacent to the church. It was demolished in 1952 following military occupation during the Second World War and being left in a bad condition.

Passing the church we turned onto a track past Aswarby Saw Mill where we passed an old stone building -perhaps the former blacksmiths workshop for the estate.

Turning off the track we crossed parkland full of mature oak trees, sheep and curious little lambs.

Leaving the park we walked beside a ditch to reach the A15 once more.

Crossing the A15 we walked into the village of Swarby, passing the church of St Mary and All Saints.

We had seen Red Kites, a Buzzard and a Kestrel. A small building lay on the green opposite the church- perhaps a former water well. There was no information available.

Leaving Swarby, we crossed fields enjoying the fact that they were dry 😊.

We saw four Deer crossing the field in the distance, they saw us too, and after glancing at us they continued on their way. A fluffy sheep caught our attention.

Small white clouds resembling balls of cotton wool hung unmoving in the blue sky.

Soon we were arriving back into Osbournby, passing another cottage with Wisteria. Wonderful!

Arriving at the car it was turning into a very warm day. A splendid walk was had by all.

Happy Walking! 😊🚶