We passed the Council Offices and made our way by the hospital to Meadow Road over the river into Kingston Avenue. Turning left again we took the underpass to reach the far side of Northern Way to Brookfield Walk.

More mud crossing two fields to the cider apple orchard, originally a millenium project and now carefully maintained by the Woodcutters for Wildlife. No sign of blossom as we stopped for coffee break but worth a visit in May.  

Skirting the dividing ditch we reached the large field alongside the motorway and braving the wind and drizzle we skirted the field and reached the Land Yeo again, but failed to see any water voles.  

Thankfully gaining the shelter of Northern Path we made our way back to our meeting place, agreeing that it had been a bracing but worthwhile morning! 

Report and Photo by Liz Byrd