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Day 24 Tewkesbury to Worcester (300 miles passed and a new county, Worcestershire)

 

Much of today continued northwards along the Severn Way. However, there were few diversions and some overgrown sections with very long grass and stinging nettles.

My brother, Richard, left Sutton early this morning to drive to Tewkesbury to join us today. Robin and Britta from Cheltenham also joined us.

                                                                             

We all set off from Tewkesbury this morning, quickly joining the Severn Way through a well signposted short grass section. After half an hour, me and Alfie turned back to return to the car. The other four continued along the Severn Way.

 

                                                

     

There happened to be a cafe opposite the car park in Tewkesbury so I thought it was rude not to call in.


After a few hours walking, Garry and the others had a lovely lunch view at Kemspey Ford.

 

Once I had parked in Worcester I set off to find the Severn Way. There happened to be an ice cream stall on the way!


Alfie and I walked along the well signposted Severn Way next to the Worcester and Birmingham Canal and saw a number of barges along the way.




After nearly 3 miles we arrived at Severn Yacht Motor Club. The club was not open until the evening but Alison and Mick looked after me with a drink and plenty of chat whilst we waited for the other 4 to come from the opposite direction. By waiting there, I avoided a very long grassy and nettle section!

Once the others came along, they enjoyed a welcome cool drink from Alison and Mick.
                                      

We walked back together to Worcester, stopping to watch a lock filling.

We managed to find a pub for a drink to celebrate a long 18 miles!

A big thank you to Alison and Mick for being so hospitable and welcoming and also for their generous donation to Cancer Research UK.



Plenty of steps for the four of them today. Garry has now walked over 300 miles!

I completed nearly 9 miles in my 3 separate stints today (and 22,700 steps). We'll all sleep well tonight!

Tomorrow sees us returning to Worcester and walking up to Bewdley, 

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