Getting to the Heart of It – Day 3
Mileage: 12.5 miles
Grade: Strenuous
Maximum walkers: 14
Refreshments: Available at various places along the route. Please bring a packed lunch.
Child friendly: No
Dog friendly: No
Information: Toilets available along the route.
Description:
The Heart of England Way is a 100 mile long-distance route devised by Alcester Civic Society and officially opened in 1990. We will be walking part of the route from Bourton-on-the-Water to Henley-in-Arden, 45 miles over four days.
PLEASE NOTE: If you wish to do all four days, it is advisable to book as early as possible to secure a place on the minibus each day (only 14 places). You will need to book Walks 5, 9, 13, 17 individually and then to secure your booking, make a BACS payment of £36 for your minibus transport, payable to:
Evesham Welcomes Walkers
Sort code: 30-99-50
A/c: 49608168
Ref: HoE + Initial and Surname
If you are not walking the full four days and want to book this walk, to secure your booking, make a BACS payment of £9 for your minibus transport, payable to:
Evesham Welcomes Walkers
Sort code: 30-99-50
A/c: 49608168
Ref: W13 + Initial and Surname
We will travel by minibus from Alcester to Lower Quinton before walking towards Dorsington and some magnificent parts of the Heart of England Forest. Arriving at the riverside town of Bidford-on-Avon we then head towards our day’s finish at the Roman town of Alcester.
Meeting point:
Meet: Waitrose car park, Alcester. Please park in the long stay area that is free of charge.
Map ref: SP 089 574
Postcode: B49 5BX
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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).
