Caches - 2 found, 1 DNF
Walk from - Reader's Digest "Most Amazing places to Walk in Britain"
Bredon Hill from Overbury
I have a new pair of walking trousers, top of the range Paramo Maui II adventure trousers. They were half price with my ludicrously impressive 12 pocket adventure jacket. Amongst the mass of features are the promise of quick drying action, super lightweight material, protection against mosquitoes and UV protection to 50+ SPF.
Decided to give them a run out to my favourite walking destination. To Wainwright, it was Cat Bells. To Mappiman, it is the Bredon Hills. I don't know whether its the gentle climb followed by a broad expanse of superb views of the Evesham Vale or the way it has all the hallmarks of the Cotswolds but hasn't quite been invited to the party. But I love it.
Today's route is from Overbury. A place so picturesque, you could put it on the cover of a chocolate box. Park up and Sonia spies her next abode, whilst trying to find a convenient dog poo bin. Of course there's one here. It's lemon scented.
She also wants a tiny caravan, but that is another story |
Now, many parts of my body may indeed look fat but after 10 years walking, I will not have this criticism leveled at my aris. I am mortified.
If anyone wants a pair of technical explorer trousers, they are now residing in Stourport Oxfam.
Take my mind of things by taking in the views.
Sunglasses and a soft shell? |
This part of the country is so genteel. Even the signs are pleasant.
This is how they say "Keep off my Land" in the near Cotswolds |
Paramo make your rear look big, sadly doing little for the front |
Whilst all this is going on, Sonia has started on the sarnies. I wait for mine until we reach the tower. This present a wonderful place for lunch and couple of photos.
That dog wants my cheese and pickle |
The Tower |
The dog finishes the rest of my water.
We then leave the picnic spot and head off for the third and final cache of the day which is in a Hawthorne Bush. We cannot find it.
Move on, walking downhill past Sundial Farm. There is an elderly rambler who appears to have brought with him a deck chair, a radio, a flask and a pair of binoculars. Looks like he is claiming that spot as his for the day.
The drop down through Overbury Manor grounds is superb. One section has sheep but also has a pool for the dog to have a wonderful cool down.
Give her a stick and a pool and the sheep will not be bothered |
His and Hers. She regretted only having a Half. |
Dog has disowned us at the Yew Tree |
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