For a change, and because less muddy, we walked to Coombe Abbey, glorious day, just over a mile there and then we did the 2.3 miles walk around the outside of the grounds and went in the bird hide where we saw nuthatches, great tits, herons and the usual mallards, coots etc on the lake. For more background to this lovely historic building and now a splendid hotel see the Coventry City Council site…..It is a very special place, and the afternoon tea we have had on a couple of occasions is great too.