From the Riseley shop to the St John’s pub in Melchbourne

January 16, 2019January 30, 2019 / penygent / Leave a comment

2.8 miles taking about 59mins

This is one on my favourite walks taking in open fields and woodland with a very pleasant finish at the St John’s pub. Do check the opening times when you are planning a walk – it’s not good to arrive thirsty and hungry at a closed pub.

Walking across the field between gliding club and Coppice Wood can be rather muddy so be prepared. There is a lovely view as you pass Melchbourne House and look across at the ponds and the stately home. There are a couple of stiles on this route. One is hard to spot due to an overgrown hedgerow on the left just after you’ve crossed the wooden bridge out of the Riseley Church field.

I have posted separately a different return route back to Riseley.

Click on the map to open the Ordnance Survey version.

From the Fox and Hounds Pub to Keysoepark Wood

January 16, 2019January 30, 2019 / penygent / Leave a comment

3.6miles about 1hour 15minutes

A circular walk from the Fox & Hounds Pub around Keysoepark Wood.

This walk is mainly along public paths along fields. So some mud to be expected, and maybe one stile by Keysoepark Wood and a rather wobbly stile on the path between the High Street and Riseley Lodge Farm when I last went round.

There are Shetland ponies in one of fields between the High Street and Riseley Lodge Farm. When they come charging down the field to say hello they can be a little frightening and you certainly need to keep your dog under close control. Elsewhere on the walk you may spot some Lamas too – but you don’t walk through the Lama field.

Don’t be tempted to walk into Keysoepark Wood as it is a private wood used by game shooters.

A Giddy Goat and Keysoepark Wood circular walk

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4.5 miles, roughly 1 hour 40 minutes

A circular walk taking in Riseley church, Keysoepark Wood and the Giddy Goat. Refreshments can be taken at the Giddy Goat cafe – a very friendly place.

This walk is mainly along public paths along fields. So some mud to be expected, and no stiles when I last went round. Don’t be tempted to walk into Keysoepark Wood as it is a private wood used by game shooters.