05/01/23 - Nag's Head, for a Malvern Full Moon Walk

North Malvern by Night

Second month running a Full Moon Walk has been undertaken. No, I am not turning into a lycanthrope. Just breaking up the mid week gloom and failing to keep on top of the box-sets.

Whereas Broadway provided sub-zero temperatures and clear skies, Malvern provided gale force winds, rain and the very occasional glimpse of the celestial orb.

Our walk is from the North Quarry Park - familiar paths that look very different at night, zig-zagging up to conquer North Hill, Table Hill, Sugarloaf hill and the daddy itself, Worcestershire Beacon.

Photos may increase if I get to half-inch other Meetup Member's better efforts.

Malvern - 8pm, January.

Nothing wrong with the group leader's choice of post walk hospitality venue. I've blogged many times about the Nag's Head, and nothing on this visit has changed my mind that it's one of this Country's finest.

Yes, they can no longer source Bathams. Believe it or not, this is a result of Woods Brewery going under, but the wider context is Covid. Malvernisters denied the Black Country nectar since the year 2020.

They still have a fine, never ending choice. One day, I will train it (remember trains?) to Malvern Link and work my way from left to right. I was sorely tempted by Old Hooky. Teme Valley This is always confused with That and T'other but a fine LocALE brewery. Redemption Big Chief looked well worth investigation.

But Timothy can never be ignored. Especially in a ceremonial chalice.  

Pork Pie a £3.50 much needed bonus. 

These night walks get in the way of tea.  

Not a bad First Thursday of 2023

Walk Information

Distance - 4.5 Miles

Walk Inspiration - Meetup Group Walk