Upton-on-Severn to Grimley (North of Worcester)

Weather today: Warm, sunny - down to 'T' shirts

Daily Miles Covered: 13.7

Total Miles Covered: 336.0

Things of Interest: Heronry, two pilgrims, the mighty River Severn

Personal Comments: We left Upton early (08.15) with a guest walker for the day - my good friend Pol Conway. Great to have him on board, had to make sure he didn't walk too fast for us two "mature" walkers!
We continued along the never ending River Severn battling against overgrown nettles, crumbling river banks and sticky, muddy paths - no problem for experienced veterans like us!
We came across a heronry which stopped us in our tracks. Eight or more majestic herons (or as you might say 'dirty great herons') nesting in high trees causing loud commotion.
As we marched on ever northwards, two unusual characters approached us who looked like serious walkers!
We were soon to learn that these two guys were pilgrims on route from Stourbridge in the Midlands to Santiago de Compestella in Spain! - They were following a route originally taken 600 years ago by St.James the apostle - they were in search of the tomb of St. James of the field of stars? If anybody is interested check their website: www.pilgrimage-to-santiago.com
We later walked through Worcester (an attractive city) and on to a place 5 miles north called Grimley.
We ended up in a watering hole (well what a surprise!) called 'The Camp House' where generous people threw loads of money into our charity box - as you will appreciate, that is why we have to keep going into these establishments!