This walk, led by Jenny & Ged, started from Wrest Park. We parked outside on the
grass commenting on the long queue of cars waiting for it to open – of course,
it is half term!
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Setting out from Wrest Park
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We headed out South
through woods and quiet roads. The road walking was much appreciated after this
week of rain: we were lucky to be between two named storms and thankful that
Storm Eunice wasn’t early. We passed through Hanscombe End and soon we
arrived at Shillington Parish Church, an impressive structure perched on the
top of a high mound, surrounded by grave stones. We found plenty of spaces for
our elevenses, some members opting for the first convenient bench, others clamouring
up the grassy slope through violets and daffodil buds to the shelter of the
stone building.
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John, Sue and Tony at the coffee stop
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All the ramblers at Shillington church door
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After the obligatory group photo, we strolled down the hill and
returned to West Park through fields, commenting on how it wasn’t as windy as
we expected. Until we turned the corner and headed west to Wrest Park across
exposed parkland – to battle against a very fresh strong wind! A taste of what
was to come tomorrow.  |
Track of walk, walked in anti-clockwise direction
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