This morning myself and Mick enjoyed a 9-mile walk autumnal walk in Sherwood Forest . The highlight of the walk was visiting the Major Oak, reputed to be 800-1100 years old!
Arriving in Edwinstowe we parked in the RSPB car park. We were in Robin Hood country.
It was quite cloudy and a chilly wind was blowing – not what we were expecting. Our day began by walking through the village where we saw a nice sculpture of Robin Hood and Maid Marian.
We picked up a track that took us beside the river Maun. The path was slightly muddy but could have been worse. The sun was starting to put in a welcome appearance.
The river Maun
Shortly, we found the path to take us into the forest, passing a nice building.
The trees in the forest were full of Autumnal colours and sweet chestnuts were covering the floor. I’d never seen so many! Mick picked some up to feed the squirrels at home. We saw signs to say that part of the forest is a Naturist area – needless to say, this resulted in a bit of banter.
There were many paths in the forest and we took the wrong path a couple of times but soon got back on track. Roughly half way through the walk we stopped for a cuppa. We joked about keeping an eye out for Robin Hood.
We pressed on, starting to meet a few people now. It had been very quiet – we didn’t hear any birds singing. We met a couple who couldn’t remember where they had parked their car – in a lay-by somewhere apparently. They are probably still wandering around now!
Mick pressing on through the forest
We started to see signs directing people to the major oak and we arrived in an area where there were people milling around. It must be close. Then, I turned around and there it was!
The Major Oak
Mick was delighted to have seen the tree – ‘that’s one off the bucket list’ he said. Its incredible to think the tree is so old and is still alive today. Amazing!
Leaving the Major Oak we continued to follow the woodland trail that was carpeted in leaves. It brought us back to the car park.
It was a good walk and made a pleasant change from bog-trotting across fields.
This morning was forecast to be a sunny one, so I decided to make the most of it, and get out for a nice easy walk along the Grantham Canal Towpath. I did a 6.5- mile walk from Harby to Kinoulton and back again.
After an initial cloudy start the sun came out and it was an incredibly mild day. Wonderful!
The Grantham canal is a restoration canal and I volunteer for The Grantham Canal Society, whose ambition it is, to restore the canal from Nottingham to Grantham. I feel a close affinity to the canal.
I joined the towpath at Harby and soon passed the old Warehouse that is still standing as a silent monument to the past.
Starting at HarbyThe old Harby warehouse
The observant amongst you will have noticed that the canal at this point has a lot of weeds in it. This section is not navigable yet – nature has a habit of reclaiming what was once its.
Further on I spotted a flotilla of Ducks heading along the canal. It was lovely to see. I wondered where they were going?
Duck Flotilla
I met a few people being walked by their dogs and a couple of runners, but on the whole it was quiet. The towpath in places was sandwiched between reeds from the canal and hedges. I enjoyed watching the reeds sway with the wind.
I was so taken in with looking at the canal that I walked past a ‘Towpath Closed’ sign without seeing it. So, further along I had to crawl under a very low bridge. I should have followed the diversion – I did on the return leg!
A very low bridge
Emerging from under the bridge a couple of Swans were looking at me as if to say ‘can’t you read!’
Can’t you read!
I was enjoying the warm weather, the sun and the scenery. I also loved looking at the swing bridges. Dragon Flies were skittering around on the breeze.
A swing bridge
The miles were slipping away as I headed to Hickling passing under Clarkes Bridge where, sadly, I spotted a dead swan in the water. I reported this to DEFRA when I got home.
Clarkes Bridge
I would soon be arriving into Hickling, passing the restored Lengthmans Hut. The hut used to provide shelter for the canal worker who looked after this section of the canal.
Restored Lengthmans Hut
This section feels quite open with a nice wide path.
Hickling basin was in full sunshine with a few Anglers dotted around the outside. I found a bench and enjoyed a cuppa and a sandwich. I could see the ‘Old Wharf’ café on the other side of the basin and it was, as it usually is, very busy. I had a chat with a chap who was emptying the bins – he said that the sun always makes people happy, how true!
Leaving Hickling I headed for Kinoulton. This section of the canal was very busy with people – its obviously a popular walking spot. At Kinoulton I turned around and headed back. This time, the wind was in my face which was cooling as the sun was quite hot.
It was a great walk, I got a good few miles in and it was nice, easy walking- no boggy fields!!!
This morning myself and Mick walked leg 5 of our Leicestershire Round Expedition. We parked the cars in Somerby and Belton-in-Rutland and completed the 9-mile leg.
It was a very misty day as we began our walk in Somerby. We walked towards the hamlet of Owston. This walk would be mainly across fields so we had prepared by wearing waterproof socks and gaiters.
On our way to Owston
It was a shame about the weather because the mist did not allow us to appreciate the countryside we were walking through. It also meant that photos for my blog are limited! We found the paths slippery, boggy and we made good use of the walking poles.
Walking through Owston we spotted a maroon heritage wall plaque similar to one we had seen last week in Somerby.
Sign on Corner Cottage in Owston
Mick had seen some walking signs saying ‘Battalion Way’ as we were walking. The 15- mile trail takes you to various places relating to the 10th Battalion, the Parachute Regiment, during the nine months the Battalion spent in high Leicestershire from Dec 1943 to Sept 1944 . https://friendsofthetenth.co.uk/the-tenth-battalion-trail/
Owston was home to an Augustinian Abbey at one time. Leaving Owston we headed up a road and Mick spotted a water well with a couple of sheep looking like they might use it.
Owston Woods was next – what a nightmare! The path through was extremely boggy- made worse by the fact that horse riders also use the path. We were so glad to get through this section. Our guide book did pre-warn us that it can be muddy, however, reality was grim. Reaching the end of the woods – it was all uphill – the path emerged onto a avenue of Chestnut trees. We stopped for a cuppa and a bite to eat. Our guidebook describes the path through the woods as ‘very wearisome’ – we both agreed!
Owston Woods is the largest area of ancient woodland in Leicestershire and has been a Site of Special Scientific Interest since 1956.
It wasn’t too long after leaving the woods that we arrived at Launde Abbey in the mist.
Launde Abbey
This Tudor house was built for Thomas Cromwell who owned it for three years before his execution in 1540. It is now a retreat for the Leicester and Peterborough dioceses of the Church of England.
Our paths took us across fields of cows – they were well behaved. Mick said ‘Hello’ to some friendly horses.
Friendly horses
The footpaths turned into wider tracks and we were glad to find drier conditions under foot.
Better tracks
Soon we were arriving into Belton-in Rutland- its almost like the village that time forgot.
This was the end of todays walk. We have now completed 37-miles (Bradgate Park to Belton- in-Rutland) out of the100 mile Leicestershire Round total. Our journey continues ……………….
Today myself and Mick enjoyed a 8.7-mile circular walk from Thorpe Satchville following the Leicestershire Round path across Burrough Hill to Somerby. There, we left the Leicestershire Round path and walked across fields to Burrough-on-the-Hill and onwards back to Thorpe Satchville.
Leaving Thorpe Satchville the heavens opened up and the rain poured down. We’re not off to an auspicious start! Mick said that he had checked the rain radar and it should be fairly short – indeed it was. The next showers were due just after midday but we would be finished the walk by then.
We passed a nice Owl carving in a tree stump.
Blue sky as the rain clouds pass overhead
The ground was muddy and wet so I had glad I had put on my gaiters. As it turned out, I should have brought my walking poles because the ground was treacherous in hilly places.
We were on our way to Burrough Hill, at 690 ft, one of the highest hills in East Leicestershire. As we climbed upwards we had nice views across the countryside.
Mick emerging from the gorse after a steep and slippery climb.
On top of Burrough Hill is an iron age hill fort – the ramparts are clearly visible. It was a pity that the day was cloudy because there would be great views from here on a clear day.
Ramparts of Burrough Hill fortWhat the fort might have looked like.Toposcope near summit of Burrough Hill
Leaving the hill fort we headed downhill towards the Dalby Hills path which took us through some woods.
Mick leaving Burrough Hill
After squelching along the path we spotted a bench and halted for a cuppa and a bite to eat. We had seen a Roe Deer, lots of rabbits and red kites overhead.
Refreshed we left the woods and headed slightly uphill again. There was 1,200 ft of ascent on todays undulating walk.
Heading towards Somerby
Soon we arrived in Somerby and walked through the village. We spotted a parking spot where we could leave a car when we do our next leg of the Leicestershire Round – Somerby to Belton-in Rutland.
We passed a pub called ‘The Stilton Cheese Inn’ that had nice old brickwork.
Continuing on we saw a sign on a gate pillar leading to a large house called The Grove.
We continued onwards and had an encounter with a feisty Ram who may have been getting territorial or maybe he was just curious. Either way, we hopped across a stile fairly pronto. There were nice views into a valley.
Shortly, we arrived in Burrough-on -the -Hill where we saw a couple of nice houses.
Grand house in Burrough-on-the-HillAutumn leaves
Leaving Burrough-on-the-Hill we took fields towards Thorpe Satchville. Crossing some fields was a slog as they had been recently ploughed. We had nice views across the fields of England’s green and pleasant land.
Soon we were back at our car and we were dry! It had been a strenuous walk because of the wet conditions underfoot and the undulations, but great for the soul. My waterproof socks had worked a treat. We had not met anyone on our route today.
Today, myself and Angela drove to Spalding – a market town on the river Welland in the South Holland district of Lincolnshire. We did a 7- mile circular walk which followed the river Welland, the Coronation channel and Vernatts Drain.
It was a sunny but chilly morning as we left the car park and headed to the river Welland. The river is lined with trees which is nice to see, especially in Autumn.
River Welland in Spalding
We passed the church with its fine steeple.
I spotted an old shop sign outside a building – it used to be a cabinet makers workshop.
We followed the Welland for about half a mile and then turned left where we met the Coronation channel.
Tree lined river Welland
The Coronation Channel flows north from Crowland, through Spalding and out to the Wash. Land in Spalding had been reclaimed from the wetlands in medieval times. Consequently, Spalding was subject to frequent flooding. The Coronation Channel diverts the excess waters around Spalding and ended the flooding.
The Coronation channel
We walked along a high embankment which was built from the spoil taken out of the channel. The channel is quite wide – I wondered how deep it was? It was very pleasant walking in the sunshine.
The channel banks had been breached in places from the recent heavy rain.
High water in the channel
There were quite a few bridges over the channel including a disused railway line. We stopped on one of the bridges for a cuppa – there was a distinct lack of benches on this walk.
Old railway bridge
‘What’s that smell?’ said Angela as a particularly obnoxious odour enveloped us. It was coming from a factory adjacent to the bank and was foul! Angela moved into top gear and scooted along the embankment to get away from the smell. I think the factory was an Abattoir.
Continuing along the embankment we could hear church bells ringing and we soon found the church where it was emanating . The ringing was very pleasant on the ear.
We passed some large sluice gates. We had seen a couple of Herons and cormorants along the way.
Further on we passed Spalding Power station. The new £425m, 860 MWcombined cyclegas turbineSpalding Power Station, owned by InterGen, was built on the former site of British Sugar in October 2004. A second 300 MW expansion to the existing Power station opened in 2019.
Spalding Power Station
The route we were following was from a guide and clearly it needed updating. The route took us to the very busy A16 where roadworks were occurring and there was little in the way of a path for walkers. We did not enjoy this section which led us to Vernatts Drain (named after one of the engineers who drained the fens).
Walking on the footpath adjacent to Vernatts Drain proved troublesome with overgrown shubbery restricting access. Angela was not happy when she got stung by nettles. Funny smells, no benches and now poor paths, Angela was not enamoured with our walk today.
A poor fothpath along Vernatts Drain
Eventually the path improved.
Vernatts Drain
We passed a nice house by a bridge and then proceeded along our route to where we needed to cross the railway line.
We found that the old railway crossing had been fenced off so, had to find a different route back through Spalding. Most frustrating.
Access to railway crossing fenced off
On our way back to the car we passed a fine looking building with an unusual weathervane- the building is used by Spalding Gentlemen’s Society as a museum! https://www.sgsoc.org/.
So, a mixed bag of a walk and one that we probably would not do again. Still we enjoyed the sunshine and a stretch of the legs.
Yesterday was a very wet day with heavy rain throughout. As I set off in my car this morning I wondered what will the roads would be like, and also, what will my planned walk route would be like?
As a canal enthusiast I have been wanting to visit Foxton Locks ever since I had read about them. They are one of THE iconic sights of the canal network. Over 4,000 boats pass through Foxton Locks each year making it one of the busiest spots on the 2,000 mile canal network. Found on the Grand Union Canal the ten locks allow boats to ascend / descend 75 feet. It takes 45 mins for a boat to pass through the locks and uses 25,000 galls of water in the process. Built in 1810 they were superseded between 1900 and 1910, when an inclined plane, powered by steam engines and winches, was used to lift /lower large tanks (caissons) that contained the boats. However, the inclined plane lift proved uneconomic and was removed.
The inclined plane at Foxton
Today’s 7 mile circular walk would begin at Foxton Locks and take me across fields to the hilltop village of Gumley. After, it continued across the top of low Laughton Hills then descended to rejoin the canal. The last 2.5 miles would be along the canal towpath with fine views over the Welland valley.
As it turned out, I had to pass through two sections of flooded road to get to the start of the walk – I took it slowly driving through the water. I parked in the long stay car park at Foxton Locks, noting the lock gates by the parking machines.
Leaving the car park (£3 all day) I followed a path which brought me to the canal towpath which I followed towards the locks.
My first view of the Grand Union canalA nice sculpture
I passed a lovely sculpture of a horse and young lad – a nod to the days when the boats were horse drawn. Further on I reached the brow of a hill where the old locksmiths cottage (now a café but closed when I was there) stood and I gazed out at the wonderful sight of the locks. Awesome! – particularly when there were so few people about.
Foxton Locks Flight
I walked down the flight of locks watching a boat make its way upwards.
Boat travelling up the flight of locks
I was interested to see the ponds adjacent to the locks which supply water for the locks. Water is fed through two paddles- one red for filling the locks and one white for emptying the locks. You can see them on the photo above on the left hand side of the lock.
A previous lockkeeper painted the paddles red or white and had this famous rhyme “Red afore white and you’ll be alright, white afore red and you’ll wish you were dead!
At the bottom of the locks lies a canal basin and a pub! There is also another café but alas, it was closed.
I continued along the towpath for a short while then crossed a bridge over the canal to reach a soggy field.
Over the bridge I go
I followed my route across fields, quite steep at times, to reach Gumley. Interestingly, this section from Foxton Locks to Gumley is part of the Leicestershire Round so I will be passing this way again. I was crossing through fields containing cows, horses and sheep (not all in the same field!)
There was only one field that I crossed which was particularly muddy. It was very wet and I was glad to get through it.
The muddy field
I was particularly careful crossing the many stiles which I found were slippery – especially with muddy boots.
Arriving into Laughton I liked the nice houses and found my path across another field of, thankfully, friendly cows 😊
Laughton
The next section took me along some narrow lanes and I descended steeply to reach the canal – There were nice views across the Welland valley on this descent.
Views across the Welland Valley
This is the Leicester branch of the Grand Union Canal which joins the main waterway near Daventry. Completed in 1814 it was built to provide a direct link from Leicester to London.
I didn’t meet a soul along the towpath although a few boats chugged by with the skippers giving a friendly wave.
As I walked along, ducking to avoid low hanging folliage and lost in my thoughts I was enjoying the day. Passing by a bridge it had a sign on it saying towpath closure ahead – I wondered whether it would affect me. At the next bridge I found that it did – the path was barricaded off with no information about a diversion and, in fact, no way off the towpath! I had to turn around and go back to the previous bridge – how annoying!
I consulted my map and ended up doing a mile extra along lanes to get back to the canal. Not a happy chappy, but worst things happen at sea, as they say.
I arrived back at the car park to find that it was much busier than when I had left it. I am so chuffed to have seen Foxton Locks – a good day out.
This morning I was up early doors and headed down the A1 to Upper Hambleton at Rutland Water, a large man-made reservoir. When the reservoir was created the high ground around Upper Hambleton was left above the water and so now forms a peninsula. My aim was to walk around the peninsula – a modest distance of 5 miles. I was hoping for some nice views.
My route
I parked my car on the road close to Hambleton Hall hotel https://www.hambletonhall.com/ and walked through the village.
Hambelton Hall HotelUpper Hambleton
After a short walk along the road I joined the cycle/walking trail that runs around the peninsular. It was gently undulating with fine views across the water.
The weather was dry but murky – thunderstorms were forecast for later. Runners were out enjoying an early morning blast seemingly oblivious to the world with their wireless earplugs in. I wondered what their choice of music was or maybe it was radio 4?
Sheep were dotted about munching on the grass.
It was lovely to see the sun trying to break through the clouds and I captured some nice photos.
Swans on the water
The path rolled around the peninsular passing small beaches/bays and through wooded areas. I stopped at one of the many benches scattered along the route for a scotch egg and a drink enjoying the quiet and the view.
Further along I passed the old Hambleton hall – a fine building.
Old Hambleton Hall
Three cyclists whizzed past me chatting away. I headed up a hill to the village passing St Andrews church (12th century).
St Andrews church
Soon, I was arriving back at my car. I had enjoyed my walk – it was definitely worth the effort.
I will return to the area because I want to take a trip on The Rutland Belle that runs trips on the reservoir. https://rutlandwatercruises.com/
Today myself and Mick continued with another leg of the Leicestershire Round. You may recall from an earlier blog that the Leicestershire Round is a 100 mile circular walk around the county of Leicestershire. We are doing the walk in stages and today was a 9 mile walk for leg 3 – Hoby to Thorpe Satchville.
Our route today
As usual, we parked one car at Thorpe Satchville and the other at Hoby. It was a foggy morning and quite chilly when we resumed our walk by the church in Hoby.
The church in Hoby
Our first port of call would be Frisby. The mist was proving stubborn at lifting which also made navigating interesting.
Mick asks’ which way are we heading?’
We crossed the river Wreake over a wooden bridge hoping the fog would lift soon. When crossing fields we normally look out for the yellow marker posts denoting the exit but we were snookered with the mist.
river wreake
The walk would turn out to be one where we cross lots of stiles, pass through many gates and, on the first half of the walk, get surprised to find we were walking through a field of cows because they suddenly appeared out of the mist.
Arriving into Frisby on the Wreake
Arriving into Frisby a helpful couple pointed us in the right direction of our way out.
Frisby on the Wreake
Leaving Frisby we started to ascend and continued to do so for quite a while. The mist was lifting and blue skies were visible. We would cross gently rolling hills to Gaddesby.
Leaving Frisby
It was time to get the jackets off as the temperature was rising now.
Mick gently ascending
We arrived in Gaddesby and asked a resident whether there was a bench near by – he pointed us in the right direction. We needed a drink and some food.
Gaddesby is a lovely village with some thatched roof cottages. It also has a grand hall but we only saw its entrance gates.
Entrance to Gaddesby Hall
Refreshed after our break we set off again, passing beside the church. The church is generally reckoned to be the most beautiful in the county with a tall spire that can be seen for miles.
Church in Gaddesby
As I was taking the photo a lady who was tending the gardens informed me that inside are grade 1 listed medieval wooden benches.
Gaddesby church spire
Leaving Gaddesby we were headed for Ashby Folville. We had to cross four fields that had had manure sprayed over the surface so the air was pungent and slippery underfoot. As Mick said, ‘this would not be a good place to slip over!’ Thankfully, neither of us did. The subsequent fields were grassed so helped clear the muck from our boots. The joys of farmland walking.
Heading for Thorpe Satchville
We passed through a tunnel under a dismantled railway line (Melton Mowbray line?) and then saw a field containing only black sheep – quite unusual.
Black sheep
Arriving into Thorpe Satchville we both felt that the walk had not been as nice as our other two legs. I guess they can’t all be special. This was more a ‘getting the miles knocked off as the scenery was nothing special’ type walk. Enjoyable never the less – you can’t beat being out and about!
This morning myself and Angela enjoyed a 6.5 mile circular walk starting at Trent view car park, Fiskerton, beside the river Trent. Here the Trent winds lazily through a wide valley and this route, linking the villages of Rolleston, Morton and Fiskerton, followed a flat course utilising a mixture of field and riverside paths, tracks and quiet lanes.
By choice we had an early start because we like getting out and about before the rest of the world rises. It was still a chilly morning when we arrived at the car park.
The Trent at Fiskerton when we arrived at the car park
We headed along a path through trees, trying to avoid the nettles that encroached on the path in places, before reaching an open field where we could see Rolleston in the distance.
Heading for Rolleston
Rolleston turned out to be an interesting place because it was home (for some of her childhood) to the famous Victorian illustrator of children’s books Kate Greenaway. Later, she was a regular visitor in the summer holidays as she grew up. The village has a trail that can be followed around the village that is related to her. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Greenaway
I thought that it was good that the village was remembering their famous resident. Walking out of the village we did a double take when we saw Winnie the pooh , piglet and Christopher Robin playing pooh sticks at a bridge! 😊
Our route took us close to Southwell race course, a popular horseracing venue.
Walking through the fields close to the racecourse there were a lot of horses – no surprise that! We walked beside Beck Dyke and Angela took a particular interest when it went into a tunnel under the road.
Beck Dyke
Leaving the Beck we walked along the road and waited at the level crossing (over the Lincoln to Nottingham line) for the East Midlands Railway train to pass. I had a quick coffee while we waited. We then proceeded to the village of Morton where we had a proper stop at a bench.
The sun was warming up the day as refreshed after a snack, we set off through fields of maize towards the river Trent.
We could hear the weir before we saw it- Hazelford Lock & weir. The air had a faint sweet smell to it and there was some foam on the water.
Hazelford Weir
We followed the bank of the river towards Filkerton. Anglers lined the banks along the way – it does look an expensive hobby with all the kit required and tents, wheelbarrows etc to carry the kit. I can appreciate the solitude though, of sitting by the water waiting for the excitement of a bite on the line.
A cruiser motored majestically along the river – disturbing the Anglers.
At Fiskerton we reached a promenade in front of the old maltings and loading wharf. It had turned into a beautiful morning. We admired some very beautiful houses with their own private moorings containing expensive looking motor launches – how the other half live!
The wharft at Fiskerton
Arriving back at the car we both had enjoyed the walk -a perfect option for an easy Saturday stroll.
Today myself and Mick did our second leg of the Leicestershire Round – Mountsorrel to Hoby-10 miles. It was a really lovely walk, taking in the river Soar and some beautiful villages along the way. The walk started and finished in sunshine, and in between, we had heavy rain. It was a chilly day with a cold north wind blowing.
Having parked our cars at either end of the walk we set off from The Buttercross in Mountsorrel.
The Buttercross in Mountsorrel
We passed a replica of the 15th century market cross.
Replica of Market Cross
Following the Sileby road we reached the Waterside Inn and then took the towpath along the river. I was admiring the narrow boats that were moored up- it would be nice to win the lottery!
The Waterside Inn Mountsorrel
Passing under the A6 then by a weir and crossing a bridge we headed for Sileby marina. I was enjoying walking by water, I don’t know what it is but it is just nice.
Mick heading to the A6 bridgeA shapely bridgeSileby Marina
At Sileby Marina we saw a great little weir that was very bubbly – I wondered if this was a way of oxygenating the water by creating turbulence?
Leaving the Marina we headed towards Cossington Meadows – a nature reserve created from old gravel pits. I spotted a narrow boat with a lovely display of flowers on its roof.
Passing through Cossington village our route took us past Ratcliffe College, a co-ed Catholic public school. It started to rain. We crossed the school playing fields and arrived at the A46 dual carriageway. It took a while getting across because it is very busy and the cars/lorries were travelling at 70mph. Eventually there was a gap in the traffic and I was glad to get across safely.
The rain was persisting down (light showers according to the weather forecast – you could have fooled me!). Sheep were sheltering under the trees – sensible animals.
Our boots got very muddy crossing one of the fields but soon cleared crossing grassy fields. We saw some white cows which I thought were quite rare in these parts.
We came to Rearsby Mill and had to decide whether the path took us up the front drive of this beautiful large house – it did, but as there were no signs I couldn’t help worrying that some irate owner would come out and berate us for trespassing.
Further along we crossed a mainline railway line which we thought was unusual for its traffic light system for crossing.
We arrived into Rearsby and I was delighted to see a wonderful example of a packhorse bridge, which was built in 1741.
The bridge is listed as an ancient monument. According to village records it was built by six men in nine days at a cost of just over £11. Fifteen loads of stone and 21 quarters of lime were used in its construction.
The heavy rain started again so we sheltered under some trees leading to church. The rain eased slightly so we set off passing the church of St Michael and All Angels.
Annoyingly, we missed our turn in Rearsby because the sign was buried in shrubbery. A sixth sense told me to check the GPS so we didn’t go too far adrift – funny how you sense things.
We crossed a field containing a now wet crop and we both got very wet legs/feet from it.
Fortunately, the sun made an appearance and helped dry us out slightly as we made our way to Hoby, our destination.
We made a note of where to resume our next leg of the Leicestershire Round- Hoby to Thorpe Satchville, hopefully next week.
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