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 17th October. Cloud Trail, Worthington, led by Brian

The group is becoming more popular as 15 members turned out to walk from Cloud Trail car park along the Trail and back round to Worthington.

On arrival we found that workmen were digging up the car park and much of the start of the Trail in order to re-surface it. We were able to park in the lane just outside the car park and, with permission, walk through the barrier erected to keep us out. A short way down the trail we turned off to walk up to the quarry viewing point where one can see down into the huge 100m deep hole in the ground that is still being used to provide up to 1.5 million tonnes of stone each year.

Just round the corner from the quarry are thes two strange creatures, seemingly vultures, but no-one seems to know anything more about them. Not even Google. Brian thought that they date from around 1900.

Moving on from there we walked back along the track before diverting into a field and coming out in Worthington. A walk through the village, past its old lock-up prison, brought us back to the car park. Just over 2 miles walked.

From there we drove to the Wellie Deli for well deserved refreshments.

Photos by JD

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