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Day 48: Swinscoe to Biggin
We left our accommodation following the Limestone Way, initially over farmland. The fences and hedges of Staffordshire are replaced by the drystone walls of Derbyshire, and stiles are largely replaced by V-shaped gaps in the walls – not easy to get over if you are short and carrying a large rucksack! Soon we reached the…
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Day 47: Uttoxeter to Swinscoe
Today we realised that we have walked more than 500 miles! We moved from Staffordshire into Derbyshire – several times, as the River Dove is the boundary between the two counties and our route crossed the river several times! After leaving Uttoxeter we were back on the Staffordshire Way (with all the stiles again) and…
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Day 46: Rest Day
It was good to have a day off, and we managed to catch up with ourselves: launderette, post office, replenishing our snack supply and we even managed to both get our hair cut! The White Hart Inn was very comfortable, serving good food and was excellent value for money. Oh, and I also managed to…
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Day 45: Rugeley to Uttoxeter
Leaving Rugeley, we walked along the Trent and Mersey Canal, before joining the Staffordshire Way. Again, the walk was well signposted all the way to Uttoxeter. We stopped for elevenses on a bench overlooking a pond in the small village of Colton – quite idyllic! We then continued along paths and lanes to Abbotts Barton…
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Day 44: Lichfield to Rugeley
We left our lodgings and walked through the centre of town and out into the countryside in bright sunshine, which continued throughout the day. We walked on quiet country lanes and footpaths. After several days with no watering holes, we passed four pubs within three miles! We had cold drinks at the first and lunch…
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Day 43: Lea Marston to Lichfield
After walking down the hill from Lea Marston, the next three miles were through the lovely Kingsbury Water Park and Nature Reserve. A good part of this was on a causeway in between lakes, ponds and rivers. We next walked along the tow path of the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal for another two miles. Easy…
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Day 42: Meriden to Lea Marston
We are still following the Heart of England Way, and the terrain was very similar to yesterday, but no mud! We made a detour before we started, to buy snacks at the local co-op, as once again there would be no pubs en route. As the weather is getting warmer, we find we benefit from…
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Day 41: Wroxall to Meriden
As yesterday, our walk was not difficult, but it became warmer as the day progressed, not ideal for walking! We left Wroxall the way we entered, across fields and then through muddy bridle paths until we rejoined the Heart of England Way, which is well sign-posted and easy walking. We walked mainly through farmland, across…
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Day 40: Alcester to Wroxall
We had a very pleasant walk today on the Heart of England Way, even though it was longer than I would choose. It was not too hilly and the sun shone all day with a pleasant breeze. We were surprised that, other than dog walkers near the town, we didn’t encounter any other walkers on…
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Day 39: Evesham to Alcester
Today’s walk was very pleasant, through the Vale of Evesham, known as the fruit and vegetable basket of England. We walked along lanes and footpaths out of Evesham, passing through market gardens with enormous poly-tunnels, then walked along Shakespeare’s Avon Way, before joining the Heart of England Way. There were few climbs (unless you count…
WALKING WITH GRAMPY 