Getting There
Sat Nav: GL10 3DX
Leave the M5 at Junction 12. Northbound, at the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the B4008 and at the next roundabout continue straight ahead on the B4008, signed Stonehouse. Southbound, at the roundabout take the 1st exit signed B4008 Stonehouse.
Take the immediate left turn signed Beacon Inn, Haresfield.
At the T-junction at the end of the lane turn right signed Haresfield.
Continue over a brick railway bridge and take right turn immediately after the bridge, signed Haresfield Village.
Go straight, past No Through Road sign, to the Beacon Inn on the left.
Return to M5 Junction 12
Leave the Beacon and drive back to the top of the lane. Turn left over the bridge. Take the 2nd left, signed Stonehouse B4008. Turn right at the T-junction to rejoin the M5.
This is MY favourite walk
Monty, from Haresfield
Beacon Inn – Haresfield
Length of walk: 35-45 minutes.
Wellies/boots essential in wet weather
Leave the Beacon Inn and walk to the railway crossing point. Cross quickly when the light is green, walk down the short path and turn left at the lane.
Opposite the house on the left, turn right through a metal gate. Follow the waymarker arrow to walk through the field.
At the 2nd field, turn to the right, following the arrow. This path is less clear than the obvious path going straight on, so don't be fooled.
Pass over a small footbridge and nettley stile at the end of field 2 to enter field 3. Continue with the hedge on the right.
Enter field 4 and carry on with the hedge still on the right.
In the corner of field 4 cross the wooden footbridge and follow the yellow arrow to walk straight ahead and cross the field.
As you pass by a small copse of trees, notice the church ahead. Cross a stile and aim towards the church.
Bear right near the churchyard wall to walk with the wall on the left.
Follow the faint path to move away from the church, passing a fenced copse to the right and four large oak trees to the left.
Pass through a gap between fields to follow the yellow arrow straight through the next field to exit at the metal gate.
Turn right onto the lane, and turn left a couple of minutes after the concrete post with a white waymarker arrow pointing left. This path brings you back to the railway line. Cross with care to return to the car park.
Facilities
At the Beacon Inn. Good home made food and snacks available in this welcoming and friendly pub. Dog water bowls provided at the outdoor seating area. Very dog friendly owner regrets that dogs can no longer allowed in the bar after a recent incident, but there is plenty of space outdoors.
Limited off road parking also available opposite the pub.
Useful Links
The Beacon Inn, Haresfield
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This is OUR favourite walk
German Shepherds enjoying the snow