Sunday 8th December – Mince Pie Walk around Chorley
Starting point: Please meet the leaders, John & Karen at 10 am at The Duck Inn, Chorley.
Grid Ref: SO 696833 Post Code: WV16 6PP W3W: foggy.curtail.pursuing
Directions: From Bridgnorth take the B4363 south towards Cleobury Mortimer. After 6 miles at Billingsley turn R for 1 mile. Turn L at T-jnct passing Chorley Village Hall, then sharp R on to Bakehouse Lane, parking at the Duck Inn.
The walk: We walk through woodland via paths & tracks through Chorley Covert, Midwinters and Brooksmeeting Bridge to Billingsley. We head to Southallbank to High Green, heading on to the Jack Mytton Way and ascending the highest point of the walk with lovely views. We turn north on a minor road and footpath to pass the manor house and grounds of Chorley Hall before returning on track to the Duck Inn. We recommend that you bring a flask of hot drink and a snack as we shall have a short break in the walk for refreshment.
The route can be followed on OS Explorer 218.
It is possible to cut down the walk and still visit Chorley Hall, by arriving later and meeting the group by Chorley Chapel WV16 6PP around 12.15 pm. However. this does depend on pace and anyone wishing to do this may want to contact one of the leaders (Karen 07979 600606) on the day to keep you informed of arrival time to this location.
The expected time to finish the walk is 1.30 – 2 pm.
Full Walk: Distance: 5.5 miles (8.5km) Total Ascent: 760 ft (230m) Grade: C
Short Walk: Distance: 3.5 miles Total Ascent: 350 ft Grade: C
The Duck Inn is a charming old coach house with the character of a country pub. We will be welcomed after our walk with warm mince pie and mulled wine. Each person pays for this. There is the possibility of ordering Sunday lunch.
Please contact John Bourne to let him know if you are coming on the walk. It is important to book your place early with John for mince pie & mulled wine so these can be prepared in advance. Also, please let John know if anyone wants to order lunch. Please provide any dietary requirements.
Mince pie & Mulled Wine cost £5.50
Roasted Lunch if required cost £14.00
There are no longer any legal restrictions on us due to COVID-19. However, we are encouraged to continue to take sensible precautions. We request that you:
- Do not attend if you have tested positive for Covid-19, or have any symptoms of COVID-19, or symptoms of any other infectious illness.
- Let the leader know if you cannot attend for this or any other reason.
- Inform Hilary if, after the event, you test positive for COVID-19, so that we can take the precaution of alerting all participants for their information.
01746 862652