The Local Butcher – Yes we have one

Many who pass Graham's Estate Agents in the town will always think of the local butcher.

Before the property company moved in, the premises were used by Philip Langley and before him John Dennett in providing a traditional butcher service to Whitchurch. Regrettably many small shops have struggled as high rents and rates make it impossible to compete with the supermarkets with their pre-packaging and lower prices and the butcher's shop closed.

But Whitchurch does still have a local butcher – and a high quality one too. Bere Mill Butchery on the edge of town specialises in top quality meat, mainly from sheep and cattle reared in the local fields.
Bere Mill specialises in Black Welsh Mountain Sheep and Belted Galloway Cattle which produce high quality lean tasty lamb and beef. Pork, chicken and venison is also available but check before travelling.

As well as the usual joints and cuts they also produce their own sausages, burgers, mince and even faggots (this writer's love), and much more depending on season and availability. The Merguez sausages also won a recent award in the 2018 Great Hampshire Sausage Competition – they should not be missed.

The best way to reach Bere Mill is undoubtedly to walk* out from Whitchurch using the country paths. There are two main routes, either from the end of the Green along the north bank of the River Test, or from Town Mill and follow the south side by way of the Hangings and of course a circuit of both could be made. The round trip takes around an hour.
The footpaths go through wonderful countryside and fields and sometimes will cross areas where the cattle and sheep may be grazing. If taking a dog please keep it on a lead where there are animals.

Bere Mill Butchery is a truly family run local business so no need at all to travel elsewhere for high quality meat – it is on our doorstep here in Whitchurch.

* actually cycling is arguable more fun (I would say that!) – just ride up to The Gables then take Bere Mill Lane. Don't forget to have an ice cream after buying your produce – and fill your water bottles from the complimentary tap. Then perhaps take the new Permissive Cycle Route from Bere Mill towards Freefolk for a bit more fun...
Aren't we lucky to live here.

Bere Mill Butchery is open on Fridays and Saturdays.

Check on their Facebook page:
BERE MILL BUTCHERY
Their website is here:
BERE MILL FARM and BUTCHERY

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