Allington and the Christmas Meal, 11th December 2022

 

As expected at Christmas, when mulled wine is on offer, an excellent turnout (27) for Brian and Anne's 5½ mile walk starting at the Welby Arms on The Green in Allington.  The route took us eastward along Marston Lane returning along Gonerby Lane for refreshments outside the Welby Arms.  A change from the planned route to avoid deep ruts took us west along Bottesford Road to reach and walk along the Viking Way (aka, Sewstern Lane) before turning for home and an excellent Christmas dinner at the Welby Arms.

Brian briefs us on the history of  Allington

Mulled wine and mince pies

Allington Manor, a restored Grade II Jacobean building, now a wedding venue

Bottesford Road deteriorating towards Bottesford.  Note the tyres at the edge of the track to prevent off-roaders accessing the fields, a major irritation near Allington

John thanks Brenda for organising the meal, Sue for the mulled wine and mince pies, Dave C for the quiz and Brian and Anne for the walk