It was good to welcome David and Gloria back onto the long walk among the fifteen of us who set out down Green Lane to Lower Walton grounds and then up past the cottages and up to the copse before descending down the field edge to the paddock and on into College Lane in Kings Sutton. We crossed the green admiring the new playground as e passed, and took the footpath between houses through to Blenheim Drive and then to the fields beyond. Along the edge of the housing we were now able to pass through the newly built area instead of having to work our way round the estate roads as previously.
We continued along the northern perimeter until approaching the railway. Here we emerged onto Station Road, crossed to the steep uphill path and continued through the sheep meadow. We were soon back on the path past the sewage works and on to Lower Walton grounds where we watched as the shepherd in a truck rounded up the sheep and put out the feed before driving back out as we came into the field. We climbed the long curve of the hill stopping to enjoy the view and catch our breath. Then back to the pavilion for refreshment and rest.