Lyddington to Uppingham and back, via the road.

Tuesday 28th January

The weather forecast was horrible, but we were very lucky - we avoided any serious rain.

There was a glimpse of the sun

and even a brief rather faint rainbow

We decided on coffee and a scone each in the Fifth Element cafe in Uppingham, before returning by the same route. 

The stream below the path was flowing well.

Half of our route - just over 2 miles each way, with 350 feet of climbing too.

 

 

Gretton to Kirby Hall

 Friday 17th January.

With Harry. Wellies were the right choice for the field section too.

About 4 miles.

photos to follow.

15th Jan 2024 - Wakerley and Fineshade

Met Maureen and Kate in Wakerley woods, with Harry and Norma.

We walked up to Fineshade Top Lodge, hoping for a coffee, but alas the machine was out of commission for a service, so we had tea and tea cake instead.

Weather - brilliantly sunny, but with a ferocious north east wind.

Conditions underfoot generally ok, though there were a couple of soggy boggy bits.

Just under 4 miles in all .

The woodland paths are crisp

sharp shadows stark 

bright winter sun paints 

tree trunks on the ground

our long shadows march ahead

under January’s low midday sun.