The Swan Inn - Local Walks

Turn L at the Church southwards to Birlongham's Low End. Beyond the first house, turn R (west) along the lane in front of the row of cottages. After 200m turn L to follow a ditch towards the Avon and R at the Swan's Neck. At the kissing gate fork L diagonally across the field towards the clearly visible Eckington Bridge.

Cross over the bridge then R along the well marked riverside path to Strensham Lock.

At Strensham Lock L up Mill Lane into Eckington, continuing straight ahead at Station Road over the railway footbridge.

Cross the B4080 by the "Bell Inn" and down Cotheridge Lane. A dogleg leftwards into School Lane and a rightwards into Hacketts Lane and on through Upper End into the cul-de-sac. Beyond the last house L through the gate follow the public footpath diagonally across the field and over the stile in the far corner. R onto Nafford Road until you can see the B&B sign of Nafford House, then fork left down the footpath to Nafford Lock.

Lock Lane leads you to houses then take the R fork beside the buttressed wall. At the T junction, L along the lane to the "30" sign then follow the footpath sign R past a pretty terrace of cottages. R past Hall Farm Manor, and L skirting round Hall Farm before crossing the field to the corner of Church Street. Back L to THE SWAN for well deserved refreshment and congratulations.

Imogen and Nic Carson welcome your comments on this and other Swan Walks.

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