Meon Hill Meander

• Mileage: 7 miles
• Grade: Moderate
• Maximum walkers: 20
• Refreshments: The King’s Arms, High Street (approximately 100 yds from the start point), The Butchers Arms, Chapel Lane
• Child friendly: No
• Dog friendly: No
• Information: There is a small parking area (donation requested) behind the church (to reach it, turn off the High Street by the old-fashioned red phone box) or park considerately nearby. Toilets en route at Hidcote.

Description:

An enjoyable walk in very attractive countryside, passing through a mixture of parkland, farmland and open country, with some lovely views on the way. From Mickleton our route climbs steadily uphill, past Kiftsgate Court and on to Hidcote. From there we follow the Monarch’s Way going downhill and then make a broad sweep round the flanks of Meon Hill via the village of Upper Quinton, returning across fields on the Heart of England Way.

Meeting point:

• Meet: The Church of St Lawrence, Mickleton
• Map ref: SP 162 434
• Postcode: GL55 6RZ
• what3words: loans.masterful.majoring

Come along to The Fleece Inn on Friday the 26th and meet up with fellow Festival walkers for a social evening featuring the Lockdown Layabouts. Don’t forget to book your place (Event 12A).