A look at Oxton

Friday was to be a day of walking. The weather didn't look too promising. I drove to Oxton and parked at the Village Hall. First a look at the village. It's a good job I had my umbrella. There is a big car park at the back of the pub. Four walkers with their dogs were getting ready to go for a hike. 

I won't linger at the church today. Want to get some walking done before the weather deteriorates. 

Lovely little cottages. This is a Ford which vehicles can drive through, and pedestrians go over the footbridge. 

A relic of the past. The price of petrol is 4 shillings and 6 pence halfpenny. 

I found a track to take me out of the village and up into the hills. It's raining so the views are a bit hazy. No filters have been used on these pics. 

Wading through long wet grass is not much fun. The boots were getting wetter and wetter. 

I got up to Loath Hill and decided to turn round and go back. 

Oooh look, a cave. Shall I explore. 

Fooled you, it's a tree. 😄🌳

Back in the village I had a look at the shop. Wow, this is fantastic. Jill is the lady running it. Let's have a look inside. 

Everything is neat and tidy. Such a good choice for a small shop. 

Licensed so you can buy your beer and wine. 

A Post Office counter for your transactions. 

Locally baked bread and cakes. There are newspapers and magazines, and household bits and bobs you might need. 

If you are ever passing through Oxton, between Mansfield and Southwell, pop in to see Jill. A lovely lady. 

I only had half a days walk so I needed a plan B. Back to the car for a snack, then move on. 

I'll be back tomorrow with some more pics of the afternoon adventure. Now to sort out the photo's from todays little jolly to Doncaster. Toodle pip. ilona