Brewood circular walk part 2

This second half of the walk goes past Chillington Hall with its wonderful long avenue of trees, and then through the attractive village of Brewood - with lovely old buildings, plus pubs and cafes!

Having walked along the canal, and over some fields, we continued to follow the Monarch's Way over Chillington Street,...

...until we met this gate, where we turned right...

...onto the Staffordshire Way, another long distance path.

It soon leads to this, part of a great avenue of oak trees leading to Chillington Hall. (You can't walk down it, as there's no right of way - but it opens for visitors every few weeks)

Continuing on the Staffordshire Way, Brewood's church tower is just visible through the trees

Getting nearer - with a couple of Highland cattle in the field.

Reaching the canal bridge, we turned down this path towards the village centre

This footpath sign was made out of angle iron, quite an unusual sight.

It's easy to miss the last bit of the path

...but assuming you find it, this view of the church is rather nice.

Staffordshire Way sign, confirming you are on the right route

Brewood has some nice houses,...

...interesting buildings,..

... and good shops

The ironmonger's shop. I'd forgotten about Omo washing powder!

There's a tea room,...

...a bistro,

...and a few pubs.

All looking very inviting.

Looking back down the village

This house had an apartment to let last time I was here.No sign now - looks like it has been snapped up.

Today's Route: Start in the centre of Brewood, and find the Bridge Public House. Turn left onto the canal and follow it till Bridge 7. Turn right onto the Monarch's Way, and follow it until it crosses the Staffordshire Way. Follow the Staffordshire Way back to Brewood, by the church, then make your way back through the village (lovely shops) until you find your car. Distance 5.5 miles. Going is fairly flat, with a few muddy sections, but mostly very good walking. Note: the route is very well-signposted and easy to follow

The two paths: the Monarch's Way traces the route taken by King Charles after his defeat at the Battle of Worcester. It goes to Boscobel, and then back to the South Coast. I't over 600 miles long, and is Britain's longest inland path. It was developed by local Midlands walker Trevor Antill, and is looked after by local volunteers.
The Staffordshire Way is almost 100 miles long, from Kinver Edge in the south, to Mow Cop in the north of the county. It is maintained by Staffordshire County Council