Brocket Hall Loop

Only three of us today as Kenny was still out injured following last week's race.

I've been wanting to do this loop for a while and although there had been some rain, I did not think it would be too muddy by the river so we went for it. Water-end Lane was looking good with the ford in full flow. Another memorable moment was the climb into the Brocket estate - sheer wooded uphill. Only a few golfers out this early and I always enjoy the run over the broadwater bridge.

Got a bit confused on the way back - after appearing on a road from a field and standing scratching our heads of a bit, a really helpful guy in a green land rover reversed up to help us out. Turns out I was right and we should have turned off earlier, but no worries as the road we were on took us to the John Bunyan pub and back that way.

Nice bit on way down to the Cherry Trees and a friendly hi to the lady jogging up the hill get a hi back for Paul and I, but a "Hello Dave" for dave - who has no idea who she was!!!! Must have been one of the ladies from the bums and tums class Daves been sneaking into....(don't see that on your training log!!!)

Saw some interesting options and footpaths we've not been on before so time to dig out those OS maps.....