A damp autumnal walk, the leaves have turned in the last few weeks adding to the beauty of nature as we walked along lanes, across fields and through woodland. As always it’s the things we find along the way that make our walks interesting. First we encountered some lively dogs. I was glad they wereContinue reading “Meriden- The centre of England”
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Binley Woods
10 of us set off on a fine September morning for a walk around the Binley Woods. As we set off we passed the old Coventry Stadium, former home to dog racing and Coventry Bees speedway team. Today the site is becoming derelict, but they had obviously been notified that MIRTH was coming as securityContinue reading “Binley Woods”
A walk to the “Dictum of Kenilworth”
This Kenilworth walk had a specific exploratory aim. But before we got to that, our nine walkers were impounded! Yes, we found ourselves in the Kenilworth pound, where stray animals were kept until their owners claimed them – or they were sold off by the pound keeper to pay his expenses. Once liberated from there,Continue reading “A walk to the “Dictum of Kenilworth””
Walking the Lawfords
It’s always heart warming to rock up at The Old Smithy in Church Lawford to meet up with fellow peripatetic old codgers (9 of us this time). But this month’s walk was not a normal one in three ways. Firstly a shock to the natural progress of time. Secondly a drop in the MMI. AndContinue reading “Walking the Lawfords”
A walk in the Warwickshire Countryside
Ten men gathered on the outskirts of Wappenbury for the start of a beautiful walk. The sky was blue and cloudless and the temperature was soon well over 20 degrees. The walk was along country lanes and public footpaths that weaved through the villages of Wappenbury, Eathorpe and Hunningham. Richard paused the walk on aContinue reading “A walk in the Warwickshire Countryside”
Welcome Hills Walk
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”
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”
