Walk Inspiration from Julie Royal
Caches - 1 in the woods and I have found it
Shrawley Woods
First walk of the new year. Although its not an adventure in distance to get there, it is a classic walk in some lovely countryside. I don't mind that it was only a couple of months ago that I was last here.
Today, I have the inspiration for a great walk but not the time. I need to get to Worcester to buy a new diary in the sales. You can always get them cheaper at the first weekend and who wants to record the first 7 days of the year anyway.
Jan 1 - Buy new talking scales to support new year's weight loss
Jan 2 - Test scales..... they report "oof - one at a time please".
Waste of time.
So a quick local walk and as it is the first of the month, old Julie provides the inspiration. She wants me to park at the New Inn, but as they have started charging £3 (redeemable against a future drink, but alas, I am also on the wagon), I have modified the route to start at The Burf.
Quick Walk down a good bridle path, before picking the southbound river path down to Oliver's Mound. The river is showing the reults of the week's storms, so Molly is kept well away. Although saying that, I am off to Worcester for my diary, so could always pick her up from there.
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| No Swimming |
Up to the mysterious Oliver's Mound. Site of an 12th century castle and English Civil War gun emplacement, its now just a grassy hill with some nice views over New Pool.
Drop down to the pools. Julie wants to walk 100 yards on the Shrawley road, which is taking your life into your own hands if the sickness inducing shuttlebus is on its rounds. I make the better decision to walk through the grounds of Shrawley Wood house on some great paths.
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| Timer should be on 10 secs, not 2, you doofus |
Through the woods, across the stepping stones at the forge (photos on previous blog) and up across fields before back to the car.
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| Need a haircut |
Super walk. Nothing too strenuous but a nice start to 2012.
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