Saturday 30 May 2020
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We went back past Dishley Pool for our walk this morning, starting from a bit closer but continuing on down the top of the Grand Union canal and completing the loop via the industrial estate. No kingfisher today but we … Continue reading
Thursday 28 May 2020
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This morning’s walk was relatively unplanned. Jane said she wanted somewhere flat so I suggested a short drive to park up near Blackbrook Way and then a walk past Dishley Pool to the bank of the River Soar. It was … Continue reading
Friday 22 May 2020
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For today’s exercise, we went back to Beacon Hill and the entrance we normally use on Deans Lane. However, we made a change by walking to the summit and back without stopping. Even admiring the view, I scrupulously kept my … Continue reading
Sunday 17 May 2020
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Having spotted an information board on Beacon Hill yesterday that described it as Leicestershire’s second highest point led me to searching for the answer to the inevitable follow up question. It turns out that Bardon Hill is the highest and … Continue reading
Monday 11 May 2020
by Wulf
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We took a late evening stroll to the Bathaus today, arriving shortly before sunset and staying for some time. We’d hoped that there would be loads of bats flying about but I only spotted about four. Perhaps it is still … Continue reading
Sunday 10 May 2020
by Wulf
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Today, the weather has turned cold, overcast and threatening of rain. In other words, a perfect opportunity to take our longest trip for exercise since lockdown began by driving to Cademan Wood, part of the National Forest just north of … Continue reading
Thursday 7 May 2020
by Wulf
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Jane and I had an unexpected surprise on our morning exercise stroll today. We took another walk up Beacon Hill, just outside Loughborough. Near the top, we spotted a yellowish bird not too far away. Fortunately Jane had brought her … Continue reading