Tenbury to Stokesay Castle -19.3 miles

At least this morning was bright and after a brief shower I set out for my lunching point of Ludlow. The wind blew strongly in my face all day but the sunshine made the walk very pleasant . On the way to Ludlow I passed many apple orchards with large clumps of Mistletoe  hanging from the branches. No wonder the Christmas Mistletoe sales are held in this area. I crossed a footpath to bring me into the centre of Ludlow and stopped for lunch before following a narrow road that leaves the town at the base of the castle . The road then passes the racecourse and over the hills until Stokeshay castle is reached. A peculiar mix of house and castle which is home to many Swallows and House Martins. Time for a shower before I walk to the pub!