Perfect morning for walking. From Ashton-under-Hill to Westmancote. Then steeply up to Banbury Tower. Returning on the Wychavon Way then down to the edge of Ashton Wood. 10 miles with 1150 feet of ascent
My Country Walks
Tuesday 23rd May 2023 - Bredon Hill
Saturday 20th May 2023 - Winchcombe Walking Festival from Brockhampton to Winchcombe
Co-leading a walk for the Winchcombe Walking Festival from Brockhampton and back to Winchcombe. 9 miles in total. This was the grasslands walk where we met Iab Boyd for Whittingon Lodge farm who talked about how he manages his fields and grasslands.
Tuesday 16th May 2023 - Sidmouth
A coastal wak from Sidmouth on a beautiful sunny spring morning. Wildflowers in abundance. Up and over Salcombe Hill and on to Salcombe Regis. Through Dunscombe and Dunscombe Coppice. Steeply down around the Salcombe Mouth and very steeply back up again. Back over Salcombe Hill to Sidmouth. 7 miles with 1250 feet of ascent.
Looking back at SidmouthWednesday 10th May - South Malvern Hills
A dull humid day always with the threat of a thunder storms. Starting from the car park below British Camp. Over British Camp around and the edge of Hangman's Hill, south to the obelisk. Then over Midsummer Hill to Hollybush and on to Whiteleaved Oak. Further south to return over Chase End Hill and back to the Gullet. Finally returning to the start. 9.5 miles with 1800 feet of ascent. This was a recce for another day. I didn't enjoy it so will have another go later in the year.