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On an April morning of wall to wall warm sunshine, pictures speak for themselves. Here is a walk from Boxford to Groton via some rarely used footpaths.
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Up the hill towards Bower House Tye.
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Through the tunnel path. The first cuckoo that I've heard this year has just called from the trees on the right.
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On to the Kersey Road.
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Hello sheep.
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Diversity cowslip-style.
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Spot the footpath!
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Through the hedge.
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Admire the view to the right.
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Through the wooded glade.
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Past the cows.
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The buttercups are bursting with yellow.
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And the hawthorn is just opening.
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An oak is trying to compete with a surprising splash of colour in its young leaves.
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And back on the road to Boxford.
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