Saturday, 24 June 2023

24/06/23 - The Masons Arms - Wadborough, Worcestershire

 A Good Beer Guide New Entry, in the Wilds of Worcestershire


There's an outside chance - given enough money and time - that I will tick off all the GBG entries in an issue. More likely, I will be able to maintain my home county as green.

Penultimate Worcestershire tick coming up for 2023, but where exactly is Wadborough?

I consult my database of walks and not a single entry starting from here. I'll have to go old school and look at a map.

It's deep in proper countryside between Pershore and Kempsey. From a walking perspective, heading west to Kempsey Common and the hamlet of Pirton looks best. I was right to expect rarely trod paths that often disappear into crops. Hottest day of the year, and I was further correct in wearing long trousers.

Lots of Wheat Fields
Path directly through the crops.  Alternatives not always available

Views of Malvern from Kempsey Common
Better walking across Kempsey Common - with views of the Malverns

Pirton has little apart from a church dating from 1200, with a striking wooden tower bolted onto the side. I would have attempted to explore inside, but access was fiercely guarded by a handful of busy gardeners. They are taking entry into "Worcestershire's Best Kept Churchyard" seriously.  With the pub to go to, I don't have time to be recruited to wield scythes, rakes and other unknown tools.

Pirton Church
There was a Church Micro Geocache

Thirst worked up and onto the Pub.

First things first - its good to see such a small village having a working pub. And one open at the expected and should be legally binding time of midday Saturday.

The Masons Arms
Marstons No More

Information is sketchy and conflictory. A Worcestershire CAMRA magazine states that it re-opened in August 2022. The pub's Facebook page invites you to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of re-opening in August 2023.

I believe it's a community take-over pub - and they have a full list of events to encourage the community to visit.

Apart from Mondays and Tuesdays. 

Only animals go out on those days.

Whats on at the Mason's Arms
Whats On - Masons Arms

Two real ales on - both Wye Valley - and the HPA was decent but not as good as it can be. Two other punters on prosecco meant I was first of the day. The pub slowly filled up with regulars.

All on Carling.   

Masons Arms, View from the snug
View from the Snug - Butty Bach and HPA

Walk Details

Distance - 5 Miles
Geocaches - 2
Walk Inspiration - Self developed from the OS MAP



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