Pickwell walk, in reverse.

 Tuesday 26th November, with Harry.

In the afternoon we went out to Pickwell again,

Still plenty of colour

Frost on the grass in shady places

and did the walk from November 13th in the other direction, wearing wellies thus time - just as well since the ground was pretty muddy, especially the bridleway at the end. Hard work plodding uphill through sticky mud.  

Fab sunset again. 

Pickwell, Cold Overton, Somerby

 Wednesday 13th November 2024. With Harry, just under 5 miles. 

Pickwell church

After lunch we went out to Pickwell, and did the circular walk to Cold Overton and Somerby. We set off at 3pm, returned to the car just before 5. 

A varied walk - the first part between Pickwell and Cold Overton undulates along a bridleway with views over the countryside,

including a glimpse of the windmill at Whissendine.

The windmill, not very clear, in the centre

leaving Cold Overton

The second part was flatter through attractive deciduous woodland

with views of the sky as it glowed onto sunset, and then open meadows where we met some friendly sheep 

and a friendly, though not insistent horse.

Lots of stiles between Cold Overton and Somerby.

As usual Leicestershire’s way-marking was excellent - the yellow posts are generally clearly visible.

Across the ridges and furrows close to Somerby

There was a glorious sunset, and the moon was close to full..

We walked the last half-mile or so as darkness fell. The road from Somerby to Pickwell has an excellent pavement for pedestrians. 

We celebrated with coffee and ginger biscuits back at the car before returning home.

Pickwell, Leicestershire

 Friday 1st November 2024

With Harry, probably a little over a mile. 

Behind the church…

This was a very short stroll from outside All Saints church, along Main Street, 

Possibly the entrance to the old vicarage? A grand house anyway.

and then part way along the bridleway which leads towards Cold Overton.

Slightly muddy in places, but at the highest point there are wide views over the countryside, and a glimpse of Whissendine windmill among the trees.

Then another quick view of the big house’s drive way.

and Strawberry Court - a mews-like area.