08 March 2008
Astwood Bank
Public footpath to Sambourne, then back up to Astwood Bank
Distance: 4.8 Miles
Duration: 2 Hours
Weather: Cold & Wet
Just me, the missus and the child for this one. I plotted a smallish walk on Memory Map, taking the public footpath just before the Bell in Astwood Bank, down to the little church opposite the Green Dragon. We then followed a path through Sambourne, through a builders yard (more like a scrap heap), up someone's drive, through their gate and over their back garden, and then up some farm land by Eastern Hill.
Not the most enjoyable of walks, but we made relatively good time. I might revisit this walk at a later date - avoid the builders yard and people's gardens, and find a few more interesting sites to visit.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
01.03.08 - Redditch
01 March 2008
Redditch
Arrow Valley Lake to The Forge Museum, then back to the lake.
Distance: 5.2 miles
Duration: 2 Hours 10
Weather: Sunny & Cold
As it had been raining all night, we decided to use the tarmac paths around Arrow Valley Lake, and walk up to the Needle Museum, hoping for a tea when we got there. Except the museum was closed, so we walked back to the countryside center. It has to be said though: Who closes a museum on a Saturday ?
Redditch
Arrow Valley Lake to The Forge Museum, then back to the lake.
Distance: 5.2 miles
Duration: 2 Hours 10
Weather: Sunny & Cold
As it had been raining all night, we decided to use the tarmac paths around Arrow Valley Lake, and walk up to the Needle Museum, hoping for a tea when we got there. Except the museum was closed, so we walked back to the countryside center. It has to be said though: Who closes a museum on a Saturday ?
Monday, February 25, 2008
23.02.08 - Redditch
23 February 2008
Redditch
Morton Stanley Park to The Brook, then back to The Bramley Cottage, then home.
Distance: 7.1 miles
Duration: 2 Hours 50
Weather: Sunny & Cold
Not a planned walk this time. The wives were unavailable, so we just printed an OS map of South West Redditch, and followed footpaths, with the aim of getting to The Brook for a quick pint. Unfortunately, The Brook was closing as we got there (so much for 24 hour drinking) so we decided to walk back to The Bramley Cottage.
The pace was quicker without our wives, but not enough hills. I really need to get some uphill walking in.
Redditch
Morton Stanley Park to The Brook, then back to The Bramley Cottage, then home.
Distance: 7.1 miles
Duration: 2 Hours 50
Weather: Sunny & Cold
Not a planned walk this time. The wives were unavailable, so we just printed an OS map of South West Redditch, and followed footpaths, with the aim of getting to The Brook for a quick pint. Unfortunately, The Brook was closing as we got there (so much for 24 hour drinking) so we decided to walk back to The Bramley Cottage.
The pace was quicker without our wives, but not enough hills. I really need to get some uphill walking in.
Monday, February 18, 2008
17.02.08 Hanbury Church
17 February 2008.
Hanbury
Walk 3283 at walkingworld.com
Distance: 4.6 miles
Duration: 1 hour 50
Weather: Cold, Sunny, 2-5c
This walk starts at Hanbury Church (used in The Archers on Radio 4, apparently), and heads off towards Hanbury Hall, and then round to the Jinney Ring. We had lunch on a picnic bench outside the Jinney Ring. It was stunningly sunny, and felt surprisingly warm. The walk then heads back up the hill to the church.
We set off a lot early than normal (hence the cold temperature at the start). The ground was frozen in lots of places, so at least we didn't have the mud we encountered in Tardebigge to contend with.
We also made better time - it's either getting easier, or the cold encouraged us to walk faster - although it did feel a little rushed - too much emphasis on walking, not enough on looking at the wonderful Worcestershire countryside.
Hanbury
Walk 3283 at walkingworld.com
Distance: 4.6 miles
Duration: 1 hour 50
Weather: Cold, Sunny, 2-5c
This walk starts at Hanbury Church (used in The Archers on Radio 4, apparently), and heads off towards Hanbury Hall, and then round to the Jinney Ring. We had lunch on a picnic bench outside the Jinney Ring. It was stunningly sunny, and felt surprisingly warm. The walk then heads back up the hill to the church.
We set off a lot early than normal (hence the cold temperature at the start). The ground was frozen in lots of places, so at least we didn't have the mud we encountered in Tardebigge to contend with.
We also made better time - it's either getting easier, or the cold encouraged us to walk faster - although it did feel a little rushed - too much emphasis on walking, not enough on looking at the wonderful Worcestershire countryside.
Monday, February 11, 2008
09.02.08 Tardebigge
Duration: 3 hours 10
Weather: Sunny, 15c
The walk follows the canal from Tardebigge church, down to the Queens head pub, where we a nice drink, then after a short walk along the road, takes you back to the church over fields. The fields were very muddy in places. We did deviate from the planned walk towards the end of the walk (not intentionally), but this did not distract from the walk at all. Good instructions, and great company made for a fantastic Sunday afternoon in the open air.
02.02.08 Broadway Tower
2nd February 2008.
Broadway Tower.
Walk 10 in the Walking in the Cotswold's book.
Distance: 4.3 miles
Duration: 2 Hours 20
Weather: Sunny, 10c
Route description was not the greatest, causing us to make a couple of small mistakes along the way.
Broadway Tower.
Walk 10 in the Walking in the Cotswold's book.
Distance: 4.3 miles
Duration: 2 Hours 20
Weather: Sunny, 10c
Route description was not the greatest, causing us to make a couple of small mistakes along the way.
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