Six of us made the walk on Easter Monday, 2009. Kath, Dave M, Pauline, Dave C, John and Lynne. The weather was very kind to us, We met at Melbourne car park and started off by walking down Potter Street, along Castle Street, then down by the industrial estate and through various "jitties" and footpaths to King's Newton, then along the old back road, passed the Holy Well, to Stanton by Bridge.

Through the village turning left just passed Ivy House Farm, where we got lost, but fortunately bumped into a friend from the farm who soon put us on the right track! Then we meandered up through the fields to Breach Lane and into the National Forest. Now picnic tables adorn the area and many information plaques telling you what trees have been planted. Passed an airfield with signs to beware low flying aircraft, fortunately none were flying, before arriving at Cockshut Lane.

Went into the recreation ground by the rugby and cricket pitches and walked down the footpath back into Melbourne. Finished off again at the Bluebell with the usual cobs and chips plus of course their fine beers (and soft drinks for some).

Kath