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Meet at the accomodation between by 09:30am. We head straight for the canal and use that to navigate on the well maintained towpath to the outskirts of Worcester, after which we head on country road to the first stop, the Jinney Ring craft centre for our first break. We then turn in a more southerly direction and meander our way to Inberrow, supposedly the village on which Ambridge (in The Archers) is based, having lunch in one of the local pubs. In the afternoon we wander down to Pershore for a further cafe stop, before turning back northward towards Worcester, traveling part of the way along the river, past the cathedral. Jinney Ring: https://www.jinneyring.co.uk/acatalog/Craft-Studios-and-Shops.html Inkberrow: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/inside-inkberrow-village-inspired-bbcs-22004564 Pershore: https://www.visitpershore.co.uk/ The Crown Hotel: https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/hotels/england/worcestershire/the-crown
Head south out of Worcester, partially retracing our steps from day 1 past the cathedral. Back on country roads, we zig-zag to Upton for a morning stop. We then head west, the gradient gradually increasing as we approach The Malvern Hills with the final assent to the pass by British Camp where we will stop for lunch, with a short walk to the top of British Camp for anyone so inclined. After lunch we will head north along Jubilee Drive with fine views over Herefordshire and into Wales. Past the Wyche cutting, we'll stop at The Water Sprout to refill bottles with fresh Malvern water before decending through North Malvern, through Leigh Sinton and back to Worcester. Upton Upon Severn: https://www.visitthemalverns.org/things-to-do/towns/upton-upon-severn/ British Camp: https://www.malvernbeacon.com/malvern-hills/british-camp
The Crown, Worcester
Twin rooms, unless you pay the additional £30 supplement,to secure a single room. Both are subject to availability
2 day weekend break
None
Mainly quiet country roads and minor urban roads, though there are occasional short stretches on 'A' roads
Will be provided in the week before the tour
Up to 10 people
Hopefully sunny! Suggest cycling top and shorts, with a lightweigh waterproof
Any sort of bike, though ideally a touring bike. No suspension required, suggest slick tyres (i.e. NOT heavily treaded mountain bike tyres).
One or two spare intertubes. The leader will carry basic general tools and a basic 1st aid kit, so anything on top of those specific to you and your bike.
Links to the online maps will be provided in the week before the tour, from where GPX files can be downloaded