Another one from "Rambling for Pleasure in East Berkshire". Having found 3 -4 miles getting easier we decided to do 4.5 miles. It was a gorgeous day and we just enjoyed strolling through fields and along lanes - passing several others enjoy the New Year's sunshine.
The ground was, of course, incredibly wet and fields and paths were still flooded. The path running parallel to the railway line is tarmacked. Most paths were tarmacked or gravel so we didn't have too much trouble.
After the Gorrick Cottage we turned in to Gorrick Plantation. We had walked in this area in July and spotted a slow worm - it was golden in colour and we were all quite excited! No such wildlife today though.
Passing through Gray's Farm (pick your own fruit), which is currently closed for winter, we wondered what these plants were growing in rows. They didn't look particularly healthy, but what do we know?
The sun low in the clear sky produced long shadows and beautiful views across the sports fields and meadows of Ludgrove School.
There was no escaping the mud and sludge on these very wet paths. It would take more than a morning without rain to dry up these footpaths.
On the route through Langborough Park, we stopped at the playground for a short play on the park before heading back to the car through Huntley Palmer Gardens.
A very enjoyable walk - quite an easy 4.5 miles - mostly on the level.
