Sunday Lunch in the Severn Valley
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As we head into the silly season, it's tempting to hang up your waterproof jacket and hibernate. But on this first day of Advent why not start eating, drinking and being merry with Outdoor Lads with a Sunday lunch after this short(ish) country walk in the Severn valley?
We start our circular route in the quaint little town of Upton, the smallest in Worcestershire. Flooding often cuts the population off from its immediate surroundings (and seemingly a little from time itself) though it remains very vibrant with multiple festivals as well as thriving independent shops, cafes and pubs.
The route hugs the banks of the River Severn for the first couple of miles; this stretch of land was actually feared to be a potential site for a Nazi invasion in WWII, leading to a little "landscaping" to prevent enemy aircraft from landing there. Now the floodplain is a peaceful nature reserve with beautiful views over to the Malvern Hills. Looping back on ourselves away from the river, we'll walk across the fields and through hamlets to head back to one of Upton's many cosy pubs for a hearty Sunday dinner and a drink.
What to bring
Water: bring at least a litre
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Rucksack: or any other bag
Footwear: hiking boots, sturdy trainers or wellies
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally not jeans which become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Food & drink
We will eat at the pub after the walk - you can find the menu here. I'm particularly looking forward to the puddings! Please bring some water to drink on the way around, too.