20/05/26 - Slow Way - Highley to Bewdley

For The Harbour at ArleyHighley - an unassuming mining town in Shropshire - becomes my most walked Slow Way location. I can add Bewdley to Kinver, Bridgnorth and Cleobury Mortimer to the list of destinations that I have walked from or to.Today's walk is so simple..... Immediately pick up the river, walk downstream on the Severn Way, stop when you arrive at Bewdley.Today's vista - the river at HighleyLong Distance Walking on the Severn WayHalf-way along, handily placed for (liquid) lunch, is the Harbour Inn at Arley. The Harbour InnWith the population of Arley on the other side of the footbridge, it's a survivor. Pleasing that is open regular hours (Midday - 11pm), the only surprise was that I was not alone for my visit. A couple of other walkers not quite making it worth their while opening. Three Wye Valley Cask on - with Butty Bach in fair condition.Plenty of refreshment options in Bewdley - but not all keeping such traditional hours. Looks like it's evening only for Bathams at the…