RAMBLING NOTES

The summery weather seems to be drawing to a close and the Kibworth summer rambling programme is in its final stages. Since the end of June the programme has taken the Group to the countryside all round Kibworth to a distance of up to 20 miles. The highlights of these rambles are well remembered by the walkers and leaders, particularly the one from Welford to Stanford on Avon which turned out to be one of the few occasions when the party has got wet, and did they get wet. The faint misty drizzle starting off turned into a drenching shower for most of the way making the dry warmth of the Wharf Inn at Welford doubly welcome. Yet most people said they had thoroughly enjoyed the walk. The remaining summer walks were in drier conditions as the summer weather improved. A threatening chilly morning turned into a warm sunny afternoon for the apres walk lunch enjoyed at Illston Heights, the home of David and Christine Burbery. The food and drink flowed free as the party enjoyed their beautiful garden.

An excursion around Wing and Lyndon enabled people to enjoy the fine country views which had been denied on a previous occasion because of walking in thick fog. It seems that the weather never dims the enthusiasm of the true rambler.

The other summer walks took place in sunny conditions for another trip to Saddington and Mowsley and a fresh route was found for the return from Blaston to Honinghold. The full day walk from Burghley House involved a circuit of the countryside around Stamford. A pub lunch was taken at Tinwell and a memorial park at Easton on the Hill provided two wild cherry trees one red and one black whose fruit was very much appreciated by the group. The walk finished with a stroll along the mature River Welland through Stamford's ancient George Hotel and stately streets.

FOOTPATHS ANNOUNCEMENT

Two years ago after the canal repairs the stile near the Smeeton aqueduct was closed off thereby preventing access to the towpath which had existed for many years. After representations by Smeeton Westerby Parish Council any myself, the owner of the land Nigel Fox has now granted conditional permission for the access point near the two trees to be used once again.

I would ask intending walker to remember that the land between the aqueduct and the access is private land and to treat it with consideration keeping close to the hedge and not leaving any litter. Dogs should always be kept on a lead since there is usually livestock grazing in the field. Any abuse could lead to further closure.

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