Thurlaston

By Phil

30th December, 2018 For our last walk of 2018 Kathy took us back to Thurlaston for a modified version of one of Dave’s Thursday evening jaunts. We parked up in the car park of The Elephant and Castle and set off in a westerly direction, through the sports ground before heading south towards Normanton Park.…

Grange over Sands

By Phil

September 7th to 9th, 2018 Our last weekend away for 2018 took us to Grange over Sands, Cumbria. This was a particularly hilly weekend but the views from the tops of the Lancashire lumps were spectacular, to say the least.

Nidderdale

By Phil

July 20th to 22nd, 2018 The second of our weekends away for 2018 took us to the Yorkshire Dales. Nidderdale is an area of outstanding natural beauty in North Yorkshire, bordering the Yorkshire Dales National Park to the east and south. We had a fantastic weekend with some excellent walks and good weather.

Christmas Meal

By Phil

FWC Christmas Meal As you can see, we all enjoyed a great Christmas Meal at The Golden Shield in Fleckney.

Markfield

By Phil

7 miles: This is a walk from Markfield towards Copt Oak, thence via Ulverscroft Nature Reserve, Ulverscroft Priory ruins & Ulverscroft Mill to Newtown Linford for refreshments, returning to Markfield.

Thurlaston

By Phil

7.5 miles: Lovely evening walk taking in open fields, roadways, a fly-tip site, a bathtub, and ending at The Elephant and Castle. Very friendly pub and nice ale!

Rothwell, Desborough, Harrington

By Phil

9 miles: From Rothwell past Grange Farm to Desborough, then down the map to Harrington and the Tollemache Arms. Across fields back to Rothwell.