Fountains Abbey - 14 February 2010

Twenty-seven people and one dog turned up at the Fountains Abbey visitor centre.

We started out from the car park an headed down towards the lower entrance before skirting around the perimeter wall of the Abbey grounds. We then moved out across farm land, and sunk into the cold, wet mud of winter. We then walked through a valley, beside a stream and across lovely stone bridges. We finally made it down to the Studley Royal entrance, where we had lunch overlooking the lakes in the sun. Heart shaped biscuits were offered around to bring a hint of Valentine's into the occasion.

After lunch, we walked up a steap hill, across fields and finally into woodland, where the mud was thick and slippery. However, we only had one casualty who lost his shoe.

We finally, made our way out of the woods and mud and arrived back into the Fountain's Abbey car park. Once boots were changed, a welcome cup of coffee was had in the cafe.