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Worcestershire Walks and Countryside
Worcestershire has more than 3000 miles of footpaths and bridleways through spectacular countryside, including the Malvern Hills which has a 100 miles for walking, cycling and horse riding. The county of Worcestershire has one of the most varied and panoramic landscapes to be found anywhere in England.... countryside just waiting to be explored.
As with all outdoor pursuits it is important to wear the correct gear. Visit Surplus and Adventure for all your requirements.
A number of walking guides are available from county Tourist Information Centres
WALKING IN WORCESTERSHIRE
All the information you need to get walking in the beautiful Worcestershire countryside.
More than 110 free Walk descriptions to download free of charge.
www.walkinginworcestershire.co.uk
WALKS IN NORTH WORCESTERSHIRE
Stoke Parish Walks featuring the communities of Stoke Heath, Stoke Pound, Stoke Prior and Stoke Works.
There are a number of walks in the parish that enable visitors to experience all aspects of life in the parish of Stoke, with many pubs and inns along the way for a welcome rest. The Gate Hangs Well is a popular stop for ramblers, situated in a tranquil and peaceful setting in the beautiful Worcestershire countryside.
Stoke Prior and Upton Warren Walk This walk starts in the industrial village of Stoke Works built by John Corbett, the Salt King. The path circles the Upton Warren Nature Reserve and Sailing Centre. It is well worth bringing binoculars. Boots are recommended except in the driest weather.
Avoncroft Museum and St Michael's Church
This walk provides several unusual angles and it is worth bringing a camera. In summer shoes are adequate but boots are better in winter. There are now no stiles on the main path and some stiles will be removed from the shorter alternative.
Stoke Flight and Woodgate
Charming canal side walk followed by mainly open countryside. The towpath runs alongside the Stoke Flight and then the bottom locks of the long Tardebigge Flight. In total the canal climbs over 250 feet from the Severn Valley to the Birmingham Plateau. Boots are desirable. It is hoped to replace more stiles with gates.
Dodderhill Common and Hanbury Hall
A more strenuous walk particularly up to Hanbury Church. Fine views followed by mature parkland. Boots advisable in wet weather. The route has been further revised to use the waymarked path around Harris Brushworks.
Pipers Hill and Two Trees Hill
A more energetic walk with some surprising magnificent views. Most people will find it easier to leave the car at either Bromsgrove Station or the Jinney Ring Craft Centre and catch the 940 bus to the other end. The canal, Copyholt Lane and Woodgate Road provide connecting links for shorter circular walks. Boots are advisable except in driest weather. Please keep to the rights of way within the Foster’s Green Meadow National Nature Reserve. The walk is best done anti-clockwise to ease the uphill stretches.
The Lickey Incline and Tardebigge Flight
The walk starts at Stoke Works, criss-crosses the railway up hill with an easy stroll back down the canal towpath. In dry weather only sensible footwear is needed. The link-paths can become muddy and overgrown making boots and trousers sensible at other times. Bring a telephoto lens with your camera.
CASTLEMORTON COMMON
Castlemorton Common is at the foot of the Malvern Hills. It surrounds the villages of Castlemorton, Welland, and Birtsmorton.
The Castlemorton Commons are a beautiful and peaceful place to visit. Many people choose to visit just to walk or exercise their dog but many people also horse ride on the Common or have a picnic.
There are several great pubs situated along side the Common where you will be made very welcome.
The Plume of Feathersand The Robin Hood
Both are very popular with walkers.
More information HERE on Castlemorton Common
TENBURY WELLS & TEME VALLEY WALKING WEEKEND
Tenbury Wells (the Town in the Orchard), in the beautiful Teme Valley, will once again be holding their annual walking weekend extravaganza featuring special themed walks for all ages and abilities.
Click here for Tenbury Walking Weekend Information
MALVERN WALKING FESTIVAL
The Malvern Walking Festival will take place from 29th May to 6th June 2010.
9 days of themed walks led by enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides in and around the Malvern Hills and even further.
Truly an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Come and stay in the area and join a walk or two.
Detailed leaflets available from the Tourist Information Centres or visit website for more information.
Malvern Walking Festival Website Information
GUIDED WALKS AROUND MALVERN VICTORIAN TOWN
With Malvern Civic Society Guides.
From April 4th until September 26th - 2009.
Saturdays at 10.30am. and Sundays at 2.30pm.
Meet at the Tourist Information Centre at the top of Church Street in Great Malvern.
Walks take about one and half hours.
Book at the Tourist Information Centre, or pay at the time.
Adult £3.00 Child 50p.
10 WALKS AROUND MARTLEY
The Parish of Martley has a network of footpaths, made up of 296 separate links, total length around 42 miles (60km footways, 7km bridleways).
The 'Path - or - Nones' Website has Free print outs of walks around Martley for you to enjoy.
SEVERN WAY
A 221 mile waymarked walking trail from the source of River Severn in mid-Wales to the Bristol Channel. For more information or to purchase a guide:-
Tel: 01905 766493
Email: countryside@worcestershire.gov.uk
Website: www.worcestershire.whub.org.uk
THE WORCESTERSHIRE WAY
This 31 mile walking trail from the riverside town of Bewdley to Great Malvern, beneath the Malvern Hills, will lead you through picturesque villages of Abberley, Martley and Knightwick and the valleys of the River Teme and Severn.
To purchase a walking guide:
Tel: 01905 766493
Email countryside@worcestershire.gov.uk
Website www.worcestershire.whub.org.uk
WYCHAVON WAY
A 42 mile waymarked walking trail stretching from Holt Fleet, a bridging point on thr River Severn north of Worcester, to Winchcombe in the Cotswolds.
Leaflets and guide available:
Tel: 01386 565373
Website www.worcestershire.whub.org.uk
ILLEY WAY
Follow approximately 5 miles of waymarked walking trail between the Waseley Hills and Woodgate Valley Country Parks. Taking in rich meadows and quiet woodland. For a free guide:
Tel: 01905 766493
Email countryside@worcestershire.gov.uk
Website www.worcestershire.whub.org.uk
MALVERN HILLS - AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY
Discovery Walks.
www.malvernhillsaonb.org.uk
ELGAR ROUTE - A DRIVE AROUND WORCESTERSHIRE
A 40 mile circular driving route passing through Worcester City and Great Malvern. The route has been designed so you may join it at any convenient point, with over 40 places of interest assosciated with Sir Edward Elgar's life and music along the way. For further information:
Tel: 01905 726311, 01684 892289
or 01684 594200
THE VALE TRAIL
The Vale of Evesham and its surrounding area has gained a reputation for producing high quality produce, the Vale Trail has been designed to give you a 'taste' of the best the area has to offer including PYO, farmshops, nurseries, garden centres and horticultural events.
Free leaflet available.
Tel: 01386 565373
As with all outdoor pursuits it is important to wear the correct gear. Visit Surplus and Adventure for all your requirements.
A number of walking guides are available from county Tourist Information Centres
WALKING IN WORCESTERSHIRE
All the information you need to get walking in the beautiful Worcestershire countryside.
More than 110 free Walk descriptions to download free of charge.
www.walkinginworcestershire.co.uk
WALKS IN NORTH WORCESTERSHIRE
Stoke Parish Walks featuring the communities of Stoke Heath, Stoke Pound, Stoke Prior and Stoke Works.
There are a number of walks in the parish that enable visitors to experience all aspects of life in the parish of Stoke, with many pubs and inns along the way for a welcome rest. The Gate Hangs Well is a popular stop for ramblers, situated in a tranquil and peaceful setting in the beautiful Worcestershire countryside.
Stoke Prior and Upton Warren Walk This walk starts in the industrial village of Stoke Works built by John Corbett, the Salt King. The path circles the Upton Warren Nature Reserve and Sailing Centre. It is well worth bringing binoculars. Boots are recommended except in the driest weather.
Avoncroft Museum and St Michael's Church
This walk provides several unusual angles and it is worth bringing a camera. In summer shoes are adequate but boots are better in winter. There are now no stiles on the main path and some stiles will be removed from the shorter alternative.
Stoke Flight and Woodgate
Charming canal side walk followed by mainly open countryside. The towpath runs alongside the Stoke Flight and then the bottom locks of the long Tardebigge Flight. In total the canal climbs over 250 feet from the Severn Valley to the Birmingham Plateau. Boots are desirable. It is hoped to replace more stiles with gates.
Dodderhill Common and Hanbury Hall
A more strenuous walk particularly up to Hanbury Church. Fine views followed by mature parkland. Boots advisable in wet weather. The route has been further revised to use the waymarked path around Harris Brushworks.
Pipers Hill and Two Trees Hill
A more energetic walk with some surprising magnificent views. Most people will find it easier to leave the car at either Bromsgrove Station or the Jinney Ring Craft Centre and catch the 940 bus to the other end. The canal, Copyholt Lane and Woodgate Road provide connecting links for shorter circular walks. Boots are advisable except in driest weather. Please keep to the rights of way within the Foster’s Green Meadow National Nature Reserve. The walk is best done anti-clockwise to ease the uphill stretches.
The Lickey Incline and Tardebigge Flight
The walk starts at Stoke Works, criss-crosses the railway up hill with an easy stroll back down the canal towpath. In dry weather only sensible footwear is needed. The link-paths can become muddy and overgrown making boots and trousers sensible at other times. Bring a telephoto lens with your camera.
CASTLEMORTON COMMON
Castlemorton Common is at the foot of the Malvern Hills. It surrounds the villages of Castlemorton, Welland, and Birtsmorton.
The Castlemorton Commons are a beautiful and peaceful place to visit. Many people choose to visit just to walk or exercise their dog but many people also horse ride on the Common or have a picnic.
There are several great pubs situated along side the Common where you will be made very welcome.
The Plume of Feathersand The Robin Hood
Both are very popular with walkers.
More information HERE on Castlemorton Common
TENBURY WELLS & TEME VALLEY WALKING WEEKEND
Tenbury Wells (the Town in the Orchard), in the beautiful Teme Valley, will once again be holding their annual walking weekend extravaganza featuring special themed walks for all ages and abilities.
Click here for Tenbury Walking Weekend Information
MALVERN WALKING FESTIVAL
The Malvern Walking Festival will take place from 29th May to 6th June 2010.
9 days of themed walks led by enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides in and around the Malvern Hills and even further.
Truly an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Come and stay in the area and join a walk or two.
Detailed leaflets available from the Tourist Information Centres or visit website for more information.
Malvern Walking Festival Website Information
GUIDED WALKS AROUND MALVERN VICTORIAN TOWN
With Malvern Civic Society Guides.
From April 4th until September 26th - 2009.
Saturdays at 10.30am. and Sundays at 2.30pm.
Meet at the Tourist Information Centre at the top of Church Street in Great Malvern.
Walks take about one and half hours.
Book at the Tourist Information Centre, or pay at the time.
Adult £3.00 Child 50p.
10 WALKS AROUND MARTLEY
The Parish of Martley has a network of footpaths, made up of 296 separate links, total length around 42 miles (60km footways, 7km bridleways).
The 'Path - or - Nones' Website has Free print outs of walks around Martley for you to enjoy.
SEVERN WAY
A 221 mile waymarked walking trail from the source of River Severn in mid-Wales to the Bristol Channel. For more information or to purchase a guide:-
Tel: 01905 766493
Email: countryside@worcestershire.gov.uk
Website: www.worcestershire.whub.org.uk
THE WORCESTERSHIRE WAY
This 31 mile walking trail from the riverside town of Bewdley to Great Malvern, beneath the Malvern Hills, will lead you through picturesque villages of Abberley, Martley and Knightwick and the valleys of the River Teme and Severn.
To purchase a walking guide:
Tel: 01905 766493
Email countryside@worcestershire.gov.uk
Website www.worcestershire.whub.org.uk
WYCHAVON WAY
A 42 mile waymarked walking trail stretching from Holt Fleet, a bridging point on thr River Severn north of Worcester, to Winchcombe in the Cotswolds.
Leaflets and guide available:
Tel: 01386 565373
Website www.worcestershire.whub.org.uk
ILLEY WAY
Follow approximately 5 miles of waymarked walking trail between the Waseley Hills and Woodgate Valley Country Parks. Taking in rich meadows and quiet woodland. For a free guide:
Tel: 01905 766493
Email countryside@worcestershire.gov.uk
Website www.worcestershire.whub.org.uk
MALVERN HILLS - AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY
Discovery Walks.
ELGAR ROUTE - A DRIVE AROUND WORCESTERSHIRE
A 40 mile circular driving route passing through Worcester City and Great Malvern. The route has been designed so you may join it at any convenient point, with over 40 places of interest assosciated with Sir Edward Elgar's life and music along the way. For further information:
Tel: 01905 726311, 01684 892289
or 01684 594200
THE VALE TRAIL
The Vale of Evesham and its surrounding area has gained a reputation for producing high quality produce, the Vale Trail has been designed to give you a 'taste' of the best the area has to offer including PYO, farmshops, nurseries, garden centres and horticultural events.
Free leaflet available.
Tel: 01386 565373
