Monday 3rd February 2025. With Kate, Norma and Maureen.
Almost 5 miles.
This walk began from the maze in Wing, then we turned left through the village, past the church,
admiring the snowdrops and splendid aconites along the way.
We followed the minor road towards Manton
then turned right along the Rutland Water cycle route beside the road. More aconites to be admired.
The shared cycle/walking path was very quiet this morning - I think we saw one cyclist, though there was traffic noise from the road itself.
After about a mile we reached the new (2023, anyway) cafe - no longer Wellies, but The View. Bigger and more spacious now.
Coffee and cake or scones were consumed before we tackled the final mile and three quarters - this was mostly downhill, along the bridleway, which, as I had suspected was muddy,
though only for a short distance. It reminded me why we have been avoiding the fields this winter!
Across the railway line, and up the final incline into the village, pausing to watch the freight train (not to catch our breath!)
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