Starting at the layby near the Geese and Feathers in Croxton, John's 8 mile walk took us first near Croxton Park, now part of the Belvoir Estate but in medieval times the site of Croxton Abbey. We then passed through Branston to Eaton for lunch, returning to Croxton via Branston. An undulating walk (300m of ascent) exploring the headwaters of the River Devon.
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| The start near the Geese and Feathers pub, Croxton Kerrial |
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| Windmill Hill, a mound which is all that remains of an old post mill |
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| Coffee stop on the way to Branston, Belvoir Castle in the distance |
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| Unfortunately, going past not into The Wheel Inn, Branston |
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| Tricky steps down to an ironstone gullet - a long, deep and narrow trench or pit from which ironstone was quarried |
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| Lunch at St Denys' Church, Eaton |
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| St Guthlac's Church, Branston |
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| The Old Schoolhouse, Branston |
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| Croxton's famous water spout (see on pub sign above) |
