Last week’s walk took us around Pleasley Vale and its historic mills. The weather was beautiful, albeit a bit warm. We began at Meden Square and followed the river, walking downstream. The shade provided by the overhanging trees made the journey quite comfortable, and before long, we arrived at Pleasley Mills, a site rich in history. It wasn’t long before stories of ghosts started circulating among us.
We continued along the winding road, passing the old Vale village, and eventually reached the Mansfield Wildlife Centre, where we took a much-needed break for refreshments and enjoyed our packed lunches. The wildlife was a delight to see, although a cheeky raven tried to muscle in on our picnic. By this point, we had covered about two miles.
With the temperature rising, it made sense for two of us to fetch the minibus and car to collect the rest of our group from the centre and head home. All in all, it was a relaxing and informative walk, enjoyed by everyone.
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