Phil's 6-mile walk took 20 of us from Kelham along the old Trent Valley Way and past the Kelham Hills to Averham Park. The TVW originally did not rejoin the Trent until Rolleston but the latest version does so at Averham Village but necessitates a walk along the busy A617. From the Equestrian Centre at the Park we turned north to reach Muskham Woodhouse Farm for an early lunch before dropping back near Debdale Hill to reach our start point on Ollerton Road.
View downstream from Kelham Bridge over the Trent |
Phil briefs us at the start point next to Ollerton Road |
Our Leader |
One of four crossings of this 7.5 furlong all-weather gallop |
Excellent field paths in this part of the world |
Averham Park House in the distance - coffee stop |
Horse walker, one of four |
Muskham Woodhouse Farm - lunch |
Debdale Hill Woods |