After another good breakfast it was on with the walking gear for a five mile walk around the Hambleton Peninsular following a very informative map. Amazing how quickly weather conditions change, blinding sun at breakfast then within an hour you could not see five yards in front of you. Then again, within an hour the sun was out, mist had cleared and the views were there to the delight of many walkers out this morning. The walk included crossing a sheep pasture before reaching the waters edge where you picked up a well worn path to Armley Wood. Weather had brightened up at this point giving us fantastic views over Rutland Water.
Through Hambleton Wood now and open views of the southern stretch of Rutland Water. The path meandered close to the water's edge back to the village and Finch's Arms for a good Boxing Day lunch. A superb walk but at five miles it was a tad to much for my groins! Three miles is comfortable for me these days. Still we did it and enjoyed it.
Rested the afternoon before once again it was time for more food and Rutland Bitter. With the Pub closed again for the evening it was another cosy evening.
Picture 1 - Start of the walk in heavy mist.
" 2 - 4 - Sunny conditions for rest of the walk.
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