Leicestershire Round (1) Sharnford to Barwell (6m)

Leicestershire Round (1) Sharnford to Barwell (6m)

November 2003...Weather warm, cloudy and humid. (Today was a record temperature of 18C in London for a November day).

The first leg started at Sharnford, but the Church of St. Helen was left to end of the walk as we had arrived late, and could be visited at the end of the walk. After a short time we had to remove our coats and walk in short sleeves.

The Church at Aston Flamville is St. Peter’s and has the 16C tomb of Sir William Turvil, but this must be inside of the church, as we could find no trace in the churchyard. The Manor House dates from the 1800’s.

After Aston Flamville we pass over the M69 and past the fringes of Burbage and then alongside Burbage Wood. We did not see any Sparrow Hawks as implied, or the two forms of Partridge. The walk then enters Burbage Common and just before the railway line we had lunch at a picnic site. The Common crosses a golf course and the path is indistinct, but the golfers are sure to tell you the right way!

The Walk ended at Barwell. As the darkness was descending we left the visit to the Church until the start of the next leg