The Three Towers: Day 2

• Mileage: 13.5 miles
• Grade: Strenuous
• Maximum walkers: 13
• Refreshments: Available beforehand in Evesham and at The Queen Elizabeth Inn, Elmley Castle at the end of the walk. We will take a break at lunchtime at The Star Inn, Ashton under Hill. Please bring a packed lunch.
• Child friendly: No
• Dog friendly: No
• Information: Car parking available at Merstow Green and elsewhere in Evesham – charges apply. Toilets in Evesham, Ashton under Hill and Elmley Castle.
• The journey to Broadway will be at 08.44am by public bus (cash only – too early for bus passes).
• The journey from Elmley Castle to Evesham will be by private minibus @ £8 per person.
• Minibus transport: Book the walk and then to secure your booking make a BACS payment of £8 per person for minibus transport, payable to Evesham Welcomes Walkers. Sort code: 30-99-50 A/C: 49608168 Ref: W6 + initial and surname.

Description:

From Broadway we follow the Wychavon Way into the rich arable lands of The Vale, with their big skies. The whaleback of our eventual goal of Bredon Hill draws ever closer as we pass through Childswickham to reach Sedgeberrow where we will take a break in the park and then continue to a lunch stop in the lovely village of Ashton under Hill. The squat form of 18th century Parsons Tower at 981 feet completes our trio and on a clear day offers extensive views over the Avon Valley, the Severn Valley and far beyond. After a break to enjoy the views, the neighbouring hill fort, rock formations and some of the poetry they have inspired, we descend to Elmley Castle with its fine church, rustic streets and welcoming community owned pub.

Meeting point:

• Meet: Evesham Bus Station, High Street – Stand R4 adjacent to The Olde Swanne Inn
• Map ref: SP 037 439
• Postcode: WR11 4HG
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