Walk Inspiration - 100 Walks in Hereford and Worcestershire, Walk 33
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Pembridge has previously been a place that I have only ever driven through, usually when hurtling to Mid Wales (currently out of bounds). You can't help but admire the black and white timber framed houses from the C17th and the brown signs from Herefordshire County Council recommend a "Black and White Village Scenic Drive".
We would have started today's walk from here but the New Inn is dog unfriendly. Eardisland is on route, has two pubs and the Cross Inn rectifies this fault.
If anything, this village is even more scenic - nestling on an arched bridge over the river Arrow, with a collection of interesting buildings - from the AA Dr Who Tardis to a Staick House from get this... 1300. Currently for sale, with viewing days arranged for this weekend. Unsure if the builders guarantee still applies.
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| Down by the River Arrow in Eardisland |
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| Crown Inn, next to the AA Tardis |
We decide to do the stretch west along the River Arrow first. Thinking is that this will provide chance for Guide Dog in Abi to dry off after she has her inevitable dunk. Its easy walking across arable fields and sheep only in the final one. The dunk is needed. Abi manages to find a very dead rabbit to first roll in and then attempt to eat. Could have been a first - family vomiting on one of our walks.
Access to the river at Pembridge provides the chance for a good clean up.
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| At this point of the walk - butter wouldn't melt |
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| Plenty to admire in Pembridge - Almshouses, Hospitals, Shops and pubs |
All the excitement out the way, its quiet lane walking back to Eardisland. The Cross Inn more than matched the studiously researched trip advisor. As fine a Sunday Lunch as we have had out and the Butty Bach on top form.
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| Easy Walking Home |
Those pubs look magnificent. A little bit like ALcester???
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