Geocaches - 2
Walk Inspiration - Jarrold Shakespeare Country, Walk 21
First walking blog of the new year and we may as well award the prize for "Rude Sign 2018" now.
Not quite beating last years "Minge Lane" in Upton on Severn |
And what a boster of a walk to herald in the New Year. Gorgeous blue skies, frozen mud and plenty of variety.
We head South, picking up the Monarch's Way on the aptly named King's Lane. This leads us to some superb views over the Avon Valley and all the way to the Cotswolds in the far distance.
Warwickshire Views under Blue Skies |
Mark Phillips, Cotton Manufacturer |
River Avon |
Great Paths |
The last couple of miles back are along quiet lanes and through fields that are just starting to thaw out. Entertainment provided by a solo deer trying to find an exit but being thwarted by the high fences. It keeps us company more or less all the way back to the Village.
Great walk, but will the Pub match it?
The Snitterfield Arms is very smart both inside and out. Cask Marque Accredited and the certificate is proudly displayed to become my first scan of 2018. I would say its almost a Gastropub but as the only watering hole in the village, there have kindly left space for the drinkers at the bar.
Real Ale wise, they have a choice between Brakspear Bitter, Greene King IPA and Rev James. I may have made a mistake with the Brakspear. Both worringly cloudy and served in a Doom Bar glass.
The friendly service and Sunday Lunch were much better than the pint.
Snitterfield Arms |
Brakspear Bitter - More opaque than I would like |
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