Worcestershire Walks, Blakedown (2)

A 9m circular walk in February 2005, firstly following the Monarch's Way from the B4188 at Blakedown via Brooke Mill, Stakenbridge Farm and up to The Birches. Then over to Iverley, Fairy Glen, A449, Whitehouse Farm, Waggon Lane and the path past the Golf Course to climb up the B4188. Weather warm for February and drizzly at the start.

"The numerous small streams flowing down from the Clent Hills were dammed to form millponds. Many of the mills were used to grind corn, as you would expect, but a substantial number powered small ironworks instead, where agricultural tools were made." (1982 views on Panoramio)

"The numerous small streams flowing down from the Clent Hills were dammed to form millponds. Many of the mills were used to grind corn, as you would expect, but a substantial number powered small ironworks instead, where agricultural tools were made."