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Ken Blake's avatar

A lovely piece Gary and l agree, chalk downland is unbeatable.

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Gary Firkins's avatar

Chalk in the soul, Ken! ❤️

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Ruth Nicolson's avatar

A really enjoyable read, and an inspiring , relaxing video, highlighting the treasures of Rutland area. I’m looking forward to walking around Rutland Waters with Katie when I next visit . Something to look forward to and enjoy. We are both blessed living in lovely, surroundings.

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Gary Firkins's avatar

Thank you Ruth. Enjoy the walk with your family.

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Rowena Bland's avatar

One of my favourite walks and I like to incorporate the "height" and imposing arches of the Harringworth viaduct

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Gary Firkins's avatar

Thank you Rowena. The Harringworth Viaduct is very impressive, as you say, and I regularly wander above and below it.

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Stephen McClarence's avatar

As ever, an interesting piece. For an exhilarating ridge walk in Rutland, I reckon you can't do better than the path that starts at the junction of the A6003 & the Manton turn-off. Follow it through the earthworks marking the deserted village of Martinsthorpe, on to Brooke & back again. Wonderful spacious views.

Stephen McClarence

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Gary Firkins's avatar

Thank you Stephen. I confess I haven’t walked that route but have looked at it on the map. Will make a point of walking that way. Many thanks for the recommendation.

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Peter Masters's avatar

Gary, you might then know of Danny. A dome-like hill to the south of Hurstpierpoint College. I took my partner Sharon there last summer and hiked to the top, retracing a walk we did every Ascension Day from the school.

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Gary Firkins's avatar

I remember you were at Hurst, Peter. I don’t know that specific spot by name, but I will have walked that stretch many times.

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