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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 17th Apr | 10:00 am | Meet at the car park of Sence Valley 14 Ravenstone Road, Ibstock, LE67 6NW | John D. | There are charges for parking so share where you can. Coffee after at the Sunnyside Centre. |
Friday 20th March. Meet at the lower car park of Beacon Hill
It was a bright sunny day and 12 short walkers met at Beacon Hill. We were joined by two new walkers both called Sue. We set off just after 10 and the group photo on the blue trail which was claimed to be 2 miles long. This went straight up the hill to the peak. The first item of interest was the sculpture area. The woodland has scattered carvings produced in the sculpture area all made from wood.further up the woodland thinned out and we could see over Loughborough. At the top we saw the beacon as it is one of the highest points in Leics. Only one person in our group walked to the trig. point. On the way down we stopped at the leaf chair where I was photographed. We continued down where we saw our first daffodils. At the bottom most of us went to the cafe. Total distance walked just over 2 miles in just over 1 hour 10 minutes.
Photos by John D and Margaret