Three welcome visitors (and nine regulars) on Dave's 3.7 mile stroll from Car Colston taking us across very dry fields to Screveton for a short break inside the pinfold. Then we walked up Lodge Lane to Red Lodge near the A46 before dropping down to visit St Mary's Church before ending up back at the Royal Oak for a welcome drink.
Thanks Rab and Bill for the photos.
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| The start in the car park behind the Royal Oak |
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| The Smithy in Screveton, a well-preserved example of a rural blacksmith’s workshop, dating from the mid-17th century |
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| The Pinfold appeared on the 1882 Ordnance Survey map. Zoom in to read about all the trades that existed in the village |
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| Taking a break inside the pinfold |
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| Red Lodge Antiques formerly The Red Lodge Inn (1811), situated on the old Fosse Way |
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| Shakerdale Farm, home to a number of businesses including Belvoir Home Care |
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| Approaching Car Colston in a field of buckwheat and lacy phacelia, used as a cover crop |
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| St Mary's Church, Car Colston |
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| An alternative church |
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| Fine brickwork on The Green in Car Colston |
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| Classic 1947 Riley - same as my first car but in better condiion (what did I expect for £35) |
