Although we had driven through hill fog and drizzle, when Brian and I pulled into the car park at Goulceby's Three Horseshoes pub it was at least dry and calm although misty. Soon Dorothy and Steve arrived and we set off on our circular walk taking in Asterby Top and Red Hill. On the way up to Asterby Top it was amazing to see that the road had been closed. There is a huge badger sett on the hillside here and the badgers have dug under the road and caused it to collapse. On a better day there would be good views across to Lincoln Catherdral and over the Bain Valley.
Our route took us down into the valley and then steeply up to the nature reserve at Red Hill. Here we had a quick look at the pasque flowers that have now started to go over somewhat. The cowslips in the festival field, however, were looking superb.
Our walk finished by walking down into the valley and over fields, where we met 'The Heathers', back to the car and pub. It was, of course, beer o'clock: Batemans Yella Belly for me; nectar. The food was also superb and to be highly recommended.
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