30/03/16 - The Swan, Chaddesley Corbett

Distance - 4.9 Miles
Geocaches - 2
Walk Inspiration - Pub Walks in Worcestershire, Walk 5


Clocks sprung forward and its taken us all of 4 days to head out and complete the first evening walk of 2016.

Bliss.

This walk has an extra bonus - starts at a Bathams Pub, where they have been offering steak at extraordinarily good value.

Two hungry ramblers head out on the trail, that starts directly opposite the Swan at Chaddesley Corbett.  Stride out on good paths, with the woods - our first destination - in view.

Head for the Trees

Into the woods and navigate the muddy trail in a North East direction.  An occasional gap in the trees for fine views of the Malvern Hills.

Into the Woods

Malvern Hills in the far distance 

The walk takes us into Dordale where there are a few previously unfound caches from the Bailey Rangers.  I know from past experience that tools will be required.  I have completed my research and get 2 out of the 3 looked for.

Caching with a hungry walker is not advisable if a longer hunt is required.

The return is through farmland, where I get to understand how lambs can recognise their mothers.

2 22s

A couple of hours after having set off, we are back at the pub.

The Swan - Chaddesley

It tardis like building, with many rooms linked via a central bar.  And quite popular on a nice evening like today.

Food and drink wise - everything in perfect order.

Bathams - Finest in the Black Country

Let's hope its the start of many mid week excursions.