Distance - 6.25 Miles
Geocaches - 14
Time is just too precious. Too many plans, not enough free time. So what to do?
How about combining my hobbies?
This one takes in a Top 10 County Pub, loads of Geocaches and this month's installment of the Millennium Way. Perfect for a man with more ideas than time.
The route would have us start at the Throckmorton Arms. I prefer to have Alcester as my start, as on my return, I will be delivered to my pub to investigate. From previous walk, I also know that the parking is free.
So park up and head out on familiar paths along the Monarch's way. Someone has been planting caches, otherwise I would have had these previously.
Fields of Yellow as we head out of Alcester |
Turn Right at the entrance to Cold Comfort Farm |
Easily the best GZ on route |
Medieval Cross marking the entrance to the Forest of Arden |
From R-L, Catholic Church, Church of England, Tudor Manor House |
Sonia wanted my feet over the top of the tower. Achieved Neither. |
I have completed my research and I am looking forward to the eight real ales that are served at the Hollybush in town.
However, Mrs Mappiman has other ideas |
Unassuming from the Outside |
Joyful on the Inside |
And with my perfect pint of Black Sheep, I was presented with a card to collect stamps from the top 40 real ale pubs in Warwickshire.
Could I have found a new challenge?
We return to the car by walking up the high street passing;
- Turks Head
- Three Tuns
- The Bear
- The Royal Oak
Alcester. You are my new favourite town.
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