After the climb out of Wotton it is generally easier gradients on this stage. There are no inns actually on the Way before Old Sodbury, but short detours will take you to village pubs in Hillesley, just beyond Alderley, and in Hawkesbury Upton. There is also little open ground along this section, with the Way following tracks, lanes and field paths  - so opportunities for picnic stops are limited. The best places are probably the woods above Long Coombe on the way to Hawkesbury or by the attractive pond in the village. Old Sodbury Hill Fort is a scenic stop later on in the walk. There are plenty of shops in Wotton at the start, which are a better bet than the few village shops along the route, which have less regular opening hours. It may be worth getting two days supplies, as the opportunities are also limited tomorrow.