Sunday 14th Nov 2004

We head off on this sunny winters day.

Adrian Royston, a countryside ranger is leading the walk today. He fills us in on the history and nature of whats around us.

The River Slea.

If you look carefully at the waterfall you may just make out the reflection of our group crossing the bridge.

The winter light can really bring out the best in the countryside.

We take a breather whilst Adrian points out the plants around us.

Piles of mushrooms litter the grass.

Haverholme Priory. (we visited this in spring). It looks much more lonely in Winter.

A road disappearing into the distance.

"When we reach that church we'll stop for lunch"

We make the distance in record time!!

Looking over the Sleaford Countryside.

Back at the river Slea as the sun sets.

At this point Stuart decides that the photographer should have a go at a more challenging "Ramblers disappearing into the sunset" shot.

We arrive back at Sleaford as the sun sets.

And what a sunset,!!! Thanks to Adrian for leading this walk.

Mark dreams of the groups future walks as the sun goes down. (I was trying to see if the pub was open, Mark.)

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Gr8 Pickies, lovely day
NeilWilson – March 7, 2010, 8:27 pm

Want to suck my lollipop ?
ChrisLightfoot – March 7, 2010, 8:29 pm

I can put this in my mouth in one go. Easy.
AlanWhite – March 11, 2010, 4:37 am

The last time I saw a face like that, I threw it a banana.
MarkTaylor – March 25, 2010, 7:56 pm

yes it was a squirrel
MattMills – August 16, 2010, 8:45 pm

The group views the confluence of the rivers Trent and Ouse. They join to form the river Humber.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 2:56 pm

Time for tea break. Its not all walking.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 2:57 pm

A few of the group decide we need a group photo.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 2:58 pm

Martin leads the way onto Julian's Bower.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:00 pm

Locals watch as we walk the medieval turf maze.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:03 pm

The maze is thought to be carved by a small cell of monks that lived here in the 13th century. They would have done it on their knees as penitence.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:07 pm

Who's following who? It just like the Benny Hill Show.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:09 pm

The scene at the Alkborough view point.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:11 pm

Our first view of the river Trent.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:12 pm

It takes so long doing the maze that the onlookers have gone.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:18 pm

The river flood wall has been opened to provide controlled flooding for the benefit of wildlife.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:20 pm

View of the Humber Bridge in distance.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:22 pm

More views of the flooded wetland area.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:24 pm

The group speeds up when a tea shop is mentioned.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:25 pm

We walk along the river Trent flood wall.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:27 pm

A Heron is spotted.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:28 pm

We leave Alkborough and head down to the river banks.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:31 pm

The trees soon form a continuous wood.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:38 pm

The fields are surrounded by flood dykes.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:39 pm

The group spreads out due to a quick pace on the flat.
ChrisLightfoot – August 17, 2010, 3:46 pm

The group leave the village of Kettlewell
ChrisLightfoot – January 15, 2011, 9:56 am

Its a scramble to the top!
ChrisLightfoot – January 15, 2011, 9:57 am

The U shape valley of Wharfedale
ChrisLightfoot – January 15, 2011, 9:57 am

View of Littondale
ChrisLightfoot – January 15, 2011, 9:59 am

Old Cote Moor Top
ChrisLightfoot – January 15, 2011, 10:00 am

We descend the gorge into Arncliffe
ChrisLightfoot – January 15, 2011, 10:04 am

Crossing the river Skirfare to Litton
ChrisLightfoot – January 15, 2011, 10:07 am

A well deserved rest and teabreak
ChrisLightfoot – January 15, 2011, 10:09 am

Its good to see so many members on a walk!
ChrisLightfoot – June 9, 2011, 11:33 am

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