King of the Castle

There’s a church placed in in its own stretch in the countryside, yet it’s a stone’s throw away from a large village. There’s a layby to let people park their cars outside the church but there’s only enough room to let one other vehicle pass. The church itself has an impressive steeple dominating the countryside and contains some commonwealth war graves. The path goes down a hill and past two other footpaths to reach a modern cemetery at the end. Cross through the cemetery and you enter the Heart of England Forest, an organisation dedicated to providing land for outdoor enjoyment. There’s plenty of trails to wander off and explore, including a mill pond,  a castle, a forest and acres of fields, but you have to know where you’re going or keep track of where you’ve been. Once you’ve left the forest, you can climb the hill to the south for some scenic views of the town.