The Short Walking Group

Leader:  John Howlett - ShortWalk@ashbyu3a.co.uk - phone 01530 461774

The leader will be at the meeting place whatever the weather and only cancel the walk in consultation with those who turn up on the day. All dogs must be kept under control at all times. Walking boots or strong shoes are recommended. Be prepared for bad weather by taking warm WATERPROOF clothing. Leaders act in a voluntary capacity. All ramblers walk at their own risk. The walk will be about 2 or 3 miles and not include any stiles.

Friday 15th March. Meet in the Moira Furnace car park by the childrens playground

The weather was fine which may be why we attracted 14 walkers which included 3 new members of the u3a. Brian set off along the Canal towards Donisthorpe but turned off towards the old rail track which took us towards Swadlincote. This took us high over the Moira road from Ashby and onto Moira Junction. We turned off the rail track at the junction down towards Conkers over the childrens railway and to the Canal Basin. We now followed the canal tow path back to Moira Furnace where we had drinks and cake at the small cafe there, Total distance nearly 2.5 miles.

Photos by John D and Margaret and John H

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