A couple of innovations were tried in this week’s MIRTH walk. The first was the staggered start. Not entirely successful, but at least we were all together by the time we reached the steeper part of the hill up from Stratford-upon-Avon to the Welcome Hills. Our objective? The famous Welcome Hills Obelisk. Yes – theContinue reading “Welcome Hills Walk”
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A Spring walk in the park
There were 8 of us on the MIRTH walk this month. We walked through the Parks of Leamington. The spring flowers are emerging and made a cheerful display along the way. You can walk from Newbold Comyn to Jephson Gardens then cross the road to Pump Room Gardens before arriving in Victoria Park. The roundContinue reading “A Spring walk in the park”
Walk around Whitnash
This month’s walk was around Whitnash and Leamington. Starting at the Plough & Harrow pub. We passed the centuries-old St Margaret’s Church. We continued through a large recreation ground before finding ourselves back in Leamington Spa. As often in the winter months, we explored using paved paths rather than muddy tracks. We were passed byContinue reading “Walk around Whitnash”
Walking the Lawfords
Eight men were out braving the cold on this January morning. This week’s walk revisited Long Lawford. We walked on the lanes to avoid the mud in the fields from the recent wet weather. We walked around enjoying nature, cows were being fed in the barns and some daffodils were making an early appearance. TheContinue reading “Walking the Lawfords”
Blue Plaques of Leamington
Eight of us set off on a walk around Leamington. Richard had prepared a walk around town visiting some of the many properties with blue plaques. It is amazing how many influential people have lived in the town, including architects, hymn writers, artists, engineers, and many other professionals. Among the famous names are Frank WhittleContinue reading “Blue Plaques of Leamington”
Walking around Kenilworth
This month we walked around Kenilworth Common. It was good to welcome two MIRTHers to their first walk with us. Richard had planned a route that passed through the common crossing the railway and over to abbey fields. We walked across Kenilworth Common enjoying the autumn colours and passing a few interesting industrial remains fromContinue reading “Walking around Kenilworth”
Walking around Leamington’s Street Art
Due to the recent rain this month’s walk was an urban trail. We were blessed with a dry morning for our walk. (The afternoon was rainy again and some of us got a little wet walking back to our cars after lunch.) The walk was devised to take us on a tour of Leamington’s vibrantContinue reading “Walking around Leamington’s Street Art”
Lost in Church Lawford
Eight of us completed a 4 mile walk through the Warwickshire countryside. The walk started well, confidently crossing the River Avon past some interesting remains of an old watermill. However we soon found ourselves lost in a wood. The direction of the path was not clear. After much discussion and consulting the map Richard discoveredContinue reading “Lost in Church Lawford”
Bascote Heath and HS2
Todays mainly dry walk took us from the Fox and Hen and back in time for lunch. Soon after setting off we passed a sign for Bascote Heath Underground station, not sure what zone this is in but must be 8. We walked about 4 miles in total. First passing through Ufton. We continued onContinue reading “Bascote Heath and HS2”
Around Shottery and Stratford upon Avon
Only four walkers today but we had a dry walk. The walk started in the centre of Shottery. Soon passing the primary school dates back to 1848 but we felt the building was much older. As we took a team photo outside the school there was some discussion as to if the local lass AnneContinue reading “Around Shottery and Stratford upon Avon”
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