Ancient Country Walking Magazine
My oldest Country Walking Magazine is not February 1991 but it's not far off. All footpaths are exactly as described 34 years ago and Harvington Hall is as timeless as ever.
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| Harvington Hall |
The location is very popular with the Ramblers and I have explored/blogged this area extensively. Familiar paths through Hillpool and Drayton but there is something new.
To the south of Drayton is Barrow Hill Tumulus - described as an ancient Celtic burial site. This website has details and also looks like a useful resource for future inspiration. Nice mapping of everything ancient. Which leads to a book available on Google Books - will I ever have time to read the Ancient Antiquities and Folklore of Worcestershire? At nearly 200 years old, it's an antiquity in itself.
The barrow is huge, tree-covered but on private ground. I get occasional glimpses through the trees but cannot get a photo to do it justice. I can always lift one from the Internet.
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| Farmers disrespecting ancient monuments |
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| Hidden in the trees |
What I thought would be a regular, familiar walk has opened up yet more ideas.
Walk Details
Distance - 6 Miles
Geocaches - 1
Walk Inspiration - Country Walking Magazine - Feb 1991, Walk 14
