Welham, Stonton Wyville, Glooston
by John B
Ladies and gentlemen, lace up your walking boots and prepare for an adventure that promises history, breathtaking views, and a sprinkle of humour to keep those spirits high! Our esteemed (?) Chair has graciously volunteered to lead us from the charming village of Welham for a hike of about 11 miles. We’ll park along Slawston Road (///lotteries.scored.discouraged), conveniently close to The Old Red Lion pub (///modifies.flexed.grills). Fear not, thirsty travellers; we’ll quench our thirst there upon our return.
Departure from Welham
As we set off, we’ll leave The Old Red Lion behind—but only temporarily. Our journey begins along Bowden Lane, where we’ll soon veer right onto Thorpe Langton Road. When the road curves left, we’ll pass through a gate onto a bridleway that beckons us uphill. Embrace the ascent, for at the summit, you’ll conquer Langton Caudle, standing proudly at 480 feet above sea level. While it may rank as the 16,800th highest peak in the British Isles, let’s celebrate it as number one in our hearts today!
Descent to Stonton Wyville
Our path then leads us downhill via the Leicestershire Round until we reach a permissive track at the base. Turning right, we’ll head toward the quaint village of Stonton Wyville, crossing Cranoe Road en route. Although these roads are typically tranquil, do stay alert for any unexpected traffic. Historically, Stonton Wyville boasted two mills and the Fox and Hounds Inn, now a farm. Alas, time changes all.
TuesDay Walks
These walks are longer than average and range from 8 to 13 miles.
Walks starting from the car park will be at the earlier time of 9:00 a.m.
Information about trips by Bus will be posted on the website and the WhatsApp group.
Provisionally, walks are planned for alternate Tuesdays.
This list will be updated from time to time.
26th May - Yelvertoft by John
9th June - T.B.A.
23rd June - Hallaton by John
7th July - T.B.A.
21st July - Youlgreave, Derbyshire by John
4th August - Kinder Scout, Derbyshire by John
18th August - Cranoe by John
1st September - T.B.A.
15th September - Twyford by John
29th September - T.B.A.
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