Seven walkers set off this morning on the Kings Sutton Loop walk. Green Lane was muddy towards the approach to Lower Walton Grounds but before that a pile of rubble had been dumped across the lane which made it difficult to navigate. We suspected this was to prevent vehicular use and off-road motor bikes. There had been heavy rain the night before so all the fields were particularly sticky with clay like soil which clung to our boots. It was good to see the church steeple rising above the expanse of yellow rape seed as we approached Kings Sutton. After winding our way behind and through the village we returned via College Lane, further muddy fields and a sea of more yellow rape seed to Charlton Road and the pavilion for the usual cake and cuppa. It had been overcast throughout but began to brighten as we completed our walk of 6.3 miles. The only wildlife of note was a mother duck followed by a flotilla of ducklings escaping in her wake.
