Full list of Bathams Pub Walks
Nice to finish things off. I came up with a plan to complete a pub walk of all eleven of the Bathams tied houses. Naturally, I started at the source - The Bull and Bladder. Best part of six years later, I hit number 11.
Sometimes, its about the Journey.
Looking at the OS Map Pensnett did not provide too much inspiration for a walk but investigation into a bit of greenery to the north of the pub revealed Barrow Hill Country Park - complete with a volcano.
Don't believe me that Dudley has a volcano? The council wouldn't lie in a PDF.
Straight over the road and drop down into the Barrow Hill Country Park. Heading left, a disused railway line is picked up. Pools with herons, a big old fox and full of birdsong.
Too slow with the camera to pick up the herons. Or the fox. |
Atop a Volcano |
Better views available when the sun is shining. Or go to Rio. |
An easy path down from the summit leads to St Marks, the Cathedral of the Black Country. Only a short walk, but it can be easily extended by heading south along the railway line and completing a circuit of middle and fens pools.
St Marks |
Brick Built and not in corporate colours |
Good beer mat uniformity and proper bench seating |
I have all that space to make a seating choice. Of course, I take the regulars spot by the far partition. The regular entered. He hovered over me. He left me his walking stick to look after whilst getting a pint. As I hadn't taken the hint, then asked me to move.
Traditions must be respected.
The other tradition is the Batham's Meal Deal. Roll, Crisps and a pint of Bitter.
If only they asked if I wanted to "Go Large" |
Well I've just found the page that lists and additional 18 freehouses stocking their wares.
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