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Found inside the lovely church of St Mary’s near Silchester. Nil desperandum - my new motto for hills

Fabulous coffee and cinnamon buns

Unfortunately closed when I passed. Used to eat here several years ago BK (before kids).

Unfortunately, closed when I passed here. It was a really good restropub when I used to eat here (it was the Shoulder of Mutton then).

Lovely bit of green located in the tiny hamlet of Hannington. Could be a great place to stop and picnic before setting off on the rest of your journey.

White Hill offers a beautiful view of Cannon Heath Down, the Gallops and The Warren. This is a great place to spot birds, including linnets, yellowhammers, skylarks, buzzards and kestrels.

St Mary’s church is, as its appearance suggests, Norman (12th century) in origin and is a building of significant historical interest. There has been a church on the site for over 1000 years, the present church being built on the site of a former Saxon minster. Much of the present building dates from a major rebuilding in the 19th century. There are many interesting features including its unusual weather vane which is affectionately known locally as The Bedbug. Legend has it that its design was determined by King John, who on one occasion being prevented from reaching his hunting lodge on Cottington Hill by fog had to spend a night in the local inn where his night was badly disturbed by bedbugs! The church is open every day for visitors, for those wanting a quiet place to sit and think and for those wishing to pray. Cit. https://www.explorechurches.org/church/st-mary-kingsclere

Nice place to have a break if you are passing the Roman Silchester