Hello and welcome back to my blog π.
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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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In the distance I could see the village of Branston as I followed the path down from the hill.
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Crossing a boggy field I arrived in Branston and then found the track leading back to Croxton Kerrial.
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The undulating track brought me into Croxton Kerrial -I had enjoyed the up!
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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 π. The sun was starting to come out now!
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Happy Walking! ππΆββοΈ