14 At this time of the year it requires a stout heart and a strong will to be a dog walker and I know that many of you save up some of the walks until the weather improves to get the most out of them. Well however you use the walks I hope you find this months enjoyable whatever the weather. 4 1/2 mile circular walk from Morton via Padley Wood A moderate walk with a varied terrain. The route should take around 2 1/2 hours. There are some up hill sections and the there are some stretches along country roads, so take care. At this time of the year there are some uneven and muddy parts so a good pair of boots or wellies is highly recommended.
1. Begin at the church on Church Lane in Morton. On street parking is normally available nearby. With the church on your right head along Church Lane, before following the road around to the right to continue along Higham Lane. 2. Walk along this country road for just under 600 meters, taking care to watch out for traffic as there are no footpaths. The roads bends right then left twice, on the second time take a footpath sign for ‘Mickley Lane’ on your right, between a road sign and a gate. 3. Follow this path into a field a cross the stile and continue ahead past a pylon on your right. At the corner of the filed pass through the hedge and carry on ahead to cross three fields via the stiles available. 4. At the end of the third field go through a gate and keep ahead, with the hedge on your right. Cross a stile and then at the corner of the next field pass through a gate before turning right to pass through another gate. Carry on ahead towards a metal gate marked ‘footpath’. Walk straight ahead through the farm yard following the clearly marked ‘footpath’ signs in white paint. der There may be a barking dog here, which is on a e R ffer a chain. O 5. Carry on ahead through a field with a caravan park on your left to reach a wooded area. Join the path straight ahead of you and follow this to reach Morton Road. Pass through the gate and cross with care. Carry on ahead following the footpath sign. Keeping to the main path until you reach a stile at a cross roads with three larger tracks. Carry on ahead with the wooded area on your right then turn right at the first opportunity with every purchase of to keep the wooded area on your right. Millers Complete Dog Food 6. Follow this track straight ahead eventually with this coupon entering a field. As you leave the field keep to the right hand path to cross the rail bridge and pass into Padley Wood. Keep to the main track and cross a small footbridge. When you meet the fields join the path straight ahead with the hedge on your right and follow it uphill.
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