Again a good turnout (21) for Steve's 9½ mile walk from Plungar, first across fields to join Gyspy Lane which runs from Barkestone to Granby, then through Granby to join a well-surfaced bridleway which connects the Granby and Langar Roads, leaving it to climb up to Barnstone for lunch.
After passing by the cement works and biodigestor, we joined a path to reach the tea rooms at Dove Cottage before returning to Plungar along the nearby Grantham Canal.
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| Steve briefs us near the church in Plungar |
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| St Helen's Church, Plungar |
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| Gypsy Lane with views towards Granby. This is designated as a BOAT (Byway open to all traffic) with a speed limit of 60mph |
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| Village sign, Belvoir Castle nearby (not) |
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| River Whipling just outside Granby |
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| Lunch in Barnstone - defibrillator on standby in the telephone box just in case |
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| Barnstone Cement Plant |
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| Merrivale Energy Anaerobic Digestion facility |
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| Our Leader - with Steve |
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| Returning along the Grantham Canal - Bridge 46 |
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