Another Moulton Walk

Bunkers Hill Farm in the distance

Another hot and humid day and a familiar walk but with a slight difference. So many of the post recently have been of blue skies and sun-baked fields. At least so far this month we have seen some much needed rain. According to Met Office statistics, May 2020 was the sunniest calendar month on record, with 266 hours of sunshine. It beat June 1957, when there was 265 hours of sun.

I can't resist popping in to see my old friend 'The Grotto'.
Looking  splendid as always. Also it's a lot cooler in the shade of the spinney , much welcomed relief.
I never seem to tire of visiting this wonderful place.

Looking across the fields I can see the last remaining folly of my recent quest 'Bunkers Hill Farm'. I have a cunning plan to change the route that if my planning works out will take me right past.

The fields are looking great though with the wild flowers in abundance. Lots of daisies, poppies, hogweed, elder, pignut, and the purples of common mallow and meadow cranes- bill among many others.

Common Mallow

 

 

 

 

 

From a distance Bunkers Hill Farm looks as though it has a large Church window. It is only when you get close that you see it is actually covered over. The building itself is castellated to the south side. It was built in 1776 to commemorate the British victory at the Battle of Bunker Hill during the American Civil War. The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought on June 17, 1775, during the siege of Boston. The battle is named after Bunker Hill in Charlestown, Massachusettes  which was peripherally involved in the battle.

Bunkers Hill Farm

 Thankfully the plan worked out and the footpath winds right through the farm. A lady was in the garden so only right to ask for permission to take a photo or two. She was only too happy and her dog seem quite excited to have a visitor as well!   
On the other side of the farm there were a number of Alpacas in the field. I saw a large van with a 'Lusi Alpacas' logo emblazoned on it. A little research showed that 'Lusi Alpacas' was started by Lulu Oliver and Simon Phipps in 2007 with just three alpacas. The business has obviously grown with selective breeding over the years. They look like they have had a haircut recently too, unlike a lot of the country at the moment. 

Alpacas

 


The path along the edge of the field leads to the 'top' of Spectacle Lane' near to the Agricultural College. From there the footpath continues through fields on the edge of the Pitsford road winding it's way back into the village. A lovely little wander out at just over 5 miles.