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 July. Six of us met at the car park near St Peters church.

The weather was cloudy but dry and not as hot as recent days. We went straight to the flower gardens at Stapenhill by crossing over the new road and bridge across the River Trent and it's washlands. We paused on the footbridge to admire the round about and its colourful display. We continued on to the old Ferry bridge opened in 1889 which leads to the Stapenhill viaduct which was built in 1890. We just used the Ferry bridge and descended to the washlands which were very dry because of the recent hot dry weather. We stayed near the river until we approached the Library where crossed the washlands and over a bridge into town. We went straight to the old Market hall where we stopped for drinks and cake and plan next months walk. From the Market Hall we went straight to the Stapenhill viaduct back to the Ferry bridge. We stopped to admire Stapenhill gardens by the Swan statue. From there we followed the path by the river to the car park.
2 and 1/4 miles in exactly 2 hours with a long rest over drinks.

Photos by John D

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