We caught a train from Alvechurch to Longbridge then walked back along this route

Here we are in former Austin land

Crossing Cofton Common

A steady incline

Uphill into Bilberry Hill woods, our last climb for a while

Visitor Centre coffee break

Wide Worcestershire views

Unusual Cofton church

Upper Bittell Reservoir .....

..... with a lone sailor

A voracious predator, the Devil's coach horse beetle. It lifts its abdomen like a scorpion when threatened

Like those colours

Ewe look very proud

Africa comes to Alvechurch

Emmas two

Late bloomer

Get your boat repaired here

The final climb