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.
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| Path directly through the crops. Alternatives not always available |
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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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