January's was a canal walk, starting in Methley, about 7 miles round. Some of the walk was along the Leeds way, which we followed, and stopped off at the Two Pointers, Woodlesford. Other parts of the walk took us through Water Haigh and Allerton Bywater. We also visited the wood carvings done by a local resident, and his creation of deer,apes, birds, elephants, giraffes, and meer cats.
Hooton Pagnell, February 16th Walk
Hooton Pagnell is a pretty, small village near Doncaster. Our walk started at The Lodge, an independantly run pub without the usual signage, but full of character! We walked on the single track road towards the Frickley old mining site, which is quite interesting with various obelisks and information boards. More of a summer walk really, as we had to avoid the exceptionally muddy tracks, and use the reasonably quiet roads. After many photo's, we arrived back at the pub, and had a hearty lunch, with a few beers! Luckily, I had a lift! Another great day out.
By Phil
By Phil
The walk was on Sunday, 16th March, Leaving the Spread at 9.30 a.m. Starting at The Crooked Billet, Saxton. http://www.crooked-billet.co.uk/
From the pub, we walked to the Lead Church, where we took many pictures and found it to be the prettiest church ever! built before AD 1200. Onto Hazlewood Castle, through countryside, a farmyard and paddocks. The Castle is also an hotel with restaurants. We had drinks on the lovely garden terraces, and took more photos!. This is a really varied walk, with obvious pathways, although they may disappear towards the Summer, as the grass grows! We arrived back for lunch at the pub. It's just under 7 miles of easy walking, and took about 2.5 hours with a break of about 30 minute.
The Crooked Billet is well worth a visit, the food was truelly wholesome, just what you need after a walk! You also get 10% discount if you have muddy boots!
By Phil
From the pub, we walked to the Lead Church, where we took many pictures and found it to be the prettiest church ever! built before AD 1200. Onto Hazlewood Castle, through countryside, a farmyard and paddocks. The Castle is also an hotel with restaurants. We had drinks on the lovely garden terraces, and took more photos!. This is a really varied walk, with obvious pathways, although they may disappear towards the Summer, as the grass grows! We arrived back for lunch at the pub. It's just under 7 miles of easy walking, and took about 2.5 hours with a break of about 30 minute.
The Crooked Billet is well worth a visit, the food was truelly wholesome, just what you need after a walk! You also get 10% discount if you have muddy boots!
By Phil