Health Walk from the Sports Centre

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Tuesday 7th May

An unbelievably nice morning spring has definitely arrived and most of the trees are forming their leaves.  Gareth seemed unsure which way to go so we led him into the Park, turning left and down through the Cow Field

Photos from a fortnight ago
It's a long climb up through the Cow Field at the end of a walk so it's much easier to go down it at the start of the walk. There were cows and a bull but they didn't bother us.

We came out of Gravel Hole Wood to the cycle track.  Which way to go?  Michael took over again and led us alongside the river and across the stepping stones near Town Brow Car Park.

Again their was indecision but, prompted by Jacqueline, Michael led us across the road and into the south section of the Park.  He had intended to walk back across the field and on to Shady Lane but there was dissent.  Gareth wanted to get back so proposed walking up Sheephill cutting the walk short but it was a lovely morning and the majority wanted to press on.

Four of us found the sea at the top of the climb from Town Brow and sat enjoying the sun for longer than the normal pause, falling far behind but they were happy.

See map for conclusion of the walk.  We were a bit late starting but the walk only took eighty minutes and seemed to be enjoyed by most of us.

Today's walk.