Newbold Pacey to Wasperton and back

This circular walk brings you to visit Wasperton along Thelsford Brook and across farmlands. It is an easy walk, no significant inclines or declines, and only a few stiles/gates to navigate.

Technical sheet

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A Newbold Pacey CP walk posted on 11/08/21 by Steve Dorning. Last update : 13/02/23
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.55 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 2h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 20 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 21 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 70 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 45 m

Description

Start : Along Newbold Road (B4087) at the junction with the road going to Ashorne. Grid ref. SP 297 578

(S/E) From the road junction, the path route is from the gate to the opposite diagonal corner of the field West. A worn path goes left then right alongside the stream to this point for around 1.8 Km. From the stile and plank bridge go straight over the field towards the buildings at Seven Elms.

(1) At Seven Elms there is an exit gate in the corner onto the lane. Carry on straight ahead passing Glebe Farm until you reach (A429).

(2) Cross the road, turn left (South) to find a stile and go through the hedge. The path goes straight (West) on but the field is full of cultivated/irrigated tree shrubs so you can walk the outer roadway on your left.

(3) As you reach a path junction, turn right (North) and carry on to Wasperton.

(4) At Wasperton when you see a yellow post and gate, go right (East).

(5) Cross a drive to a house and go through a gate into a lane that leads to JJ Growers. Cross the A429 road again with care and enter a track almost opposite. Follow the track uphill for around 2.3 Km to Heathcote farmhouse.

(6) Turn left (North) into the yard. At the end of the buildings turn right (East) with the hedge on your right, then turn right again to cross the field diagonally (South-East).

(7) Pass the gate and go right across the open field and into a woodland alley, then turn left to a roadside stile.

(8) When you reach the main road (B4087), turn right to go back to the departure. (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 58 m - Park on the verge
  2. 1 : km 2.57 - alt. 47 m - Seven Elms
  3. 2 : km 3.25 - alt. 46 m - Field full of cultivated/irrigated tree shrubs
  4. 3 : km 3.75 - alt. 47 m - Path junction
  5. 4 : km 3.88 - alt. 50 m - Wasperton
  6. 5 : km 4.05 - alt. 46 m - A429 road
  7. 6 : km 6.75 - alt. 68 m - Farmhouse
  8. 7 : km 7.21 - alt. 62 m - Woodland alley
  9. 8 : km 7.69 - alt. 68 m - Main road (B4087)
  10. S/E : km 8.55 - alt. 58 m - Park on the verge

Useful Information

Start : Along Newbold Road (B4087) at the junction with the road going to Ashorne. Grid ref. SP 297 578

Parking : Turn off Newbold road to Wellesbourne for Ashorne and park on the verge.

Note : It is an easy walk, no significant inclines or declines, and only a few stiles/gates to navigate.

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

Reviews and comments

3.3 / 5
Based on 1 review

Clarity of route description
3 / 5
Clarity of route map
3 / 5
Walk interest
4 / 5
Superfan2019
Superfan2019

More clarity around the point at which you have to turn right through a farmyard - we thought it was the first farm we encountered on that lane, but it’s actually the second, and it’s approached up a small incline through an open field, which would have been worth knowing. Also, you’re heading for a very grand-looking house, rather than something that looks like a farm, and that would have been a helpful pointer.

Having navigated this point, and crossed a field, turned left and emerged onto a road, you then go a short way down the road and into another field. This is via a hurdle gate, which again is useful detail, as it clearly differentiates the gate from other kinds and reassures you that you’re on the right track.

The directions then say to follow the path, keeping the stream on the left, whereas in fact you can go straight across the field. Whilst the diversion round the edge is fine, could you give the option of going straight across?

The final stretch takes you parallel to the lane you walked up earlier, so again, adding that detail in would help confirm you’re on the right track.

Delphinium
Delphinium

Hi Superfan2019,

Glad to read you enjoyed the walk despite the adventures you encountered. I am going to contact the author to see how to improve the description. In the meantime to you have any suggestion ?

Enjoy your walks ! 🙌🏼

Superfan2019
Superfan2019

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of walk : 23/01/23
Clarity of route description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Walk interest : ★★★★☆ Good

This is a very pleasant, easy walk, no significant inclines or declines, and only a few stiles/gates to navigate. At times, the directions weren't as clear as they might be, particularly when it came to navigating the route round various farm houses/buildings, and across fields. We managed the walk thanks to additional instructions from the landowner whom we met by chance.

This was our first walk with Visorando, and we would definitely use it again.

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