Walk Inspiration - Stage 3 of the Millennium Way
Geocaches - Some on route, all previously found
A week of adventuring in Portugal. Fortunately, this did include some Geocache finds, as there are none on my return to UK based walking. Had a fine time in Lisbon, Cascais, Mafra and Ericeria with nice company and excellent food but there is only so much Super Bock a man can drink before he yearns for some beautiful British ale.
I have high hopes for this walk - continuing on the Millennium Way. It starts, and ends, at a pub.
I cannot big up this section of the Millennium Way too much. On top of the aforementioned lack of treasure, there is not too much to get excited about. However, the views over Bredon Hill and the Malverns mean that it deserves an understated summary of "Nice".
Park up at the Berkley Arms and head out across fields to the farm at Upper Wolverton. This seems to be concentrating on restoring classic cars more than agriculture, as its the home of Worcester Classic Cars. It's also a typical farmyard dump with plenty of building detritus lying around. Why take old doors to the tip when you can just fling them in the hedge?
On exit, the walking improves as I head through first an orchard and then one of those classic paths cutting through fields of rapeseed.
Cider's Journey begins here |
Even Molly knows we have been here before |
Tree lined approach |
Emerge the other side and meet our first people of the day. A family of four with a dog called Sky who failed dismally to get Molly engaged in a game and then three lady horse riders of various girth.
We head up to Aston Hall farm and White Ladies Aston. Take in a small detour to see St John the Baptist Church. 11am on a Sunday and no service going on - the sign seems to indicate they have moved to Peopleton.
Congregationless Church |
Heinous members of the animal kingdom, stopping me getting my pint |
Portugal - you have 35 degree sunshine but you have no Timothy Taylor Landlord. Unlucky you. |
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