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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.
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| Date | Time | Venue | Leader | duration/distance |
| Fri 16th Oct | 10:00 am | Meet at Bulls Head Stonehouse LE61 8LR | Brian | For a walk in Grace Dieu Wood. |
Friday 21st August. Meet at the car park address is 219 Occupation Road, Albert Village DE11 8HD.
Six walkers were blessed with a very pleasant day: warm, a slight breeze and no hint of the forecast rain. We welcomed a new friend, Mary, and set off from the car park to the lake. This walk is new to most of us.
The way lead slightly downhill on a good, tarmacked path which wound gently through the new woodlands.
At the lake, we paused for the photograph and started off clockwise around the lake. Passing some forestry workers tidying the lake side, we pressed on, taking note of the calm waters and wildfowl that are abundant here.
About a third of the way round, we took advantage of a splendidly placed bench overlooking the lake and a large upright stone commemorating the gift of the site to the National Forest Foundation in 2003 and were welcomed by one of the resident swans.
From there a short detour along the shore suggested that the better part was to rejoin the main, tarmacked path, and we wended our way on, yielding the way to a determined little girl on her bike. A further stop at about the one-mile mark yielded a view of a magnificent fleet of Canada Geese in full sail, as an Armada come to do battle. This was accompanied by a couple of pairs of beautiful Egyptian Geese, and the usual outriggers of terns and coots.
We completed the 2-mile tour of the lake in an hour and ten minutes and repaired to the excellent café at the Toons furniture shop where we feasted on coffee and cakes, finishing the day at about 12.20.
We were agreed that it was a splendid introduction to a new walking location. We will be back!
Photos by John D