The Village of Belbroughton 'first mentioned in a Saxon Charter of 817AD, was recorded in the famous Doomsday Book. It is one of England's great treasures and remains a fully working village with its own agricultural and industrial heritage. It includes the once internationally renowned 19th century scythe makers Nash & Waldron. The Village also includes the 14th Century listed Church of The Holy Trinity. The countryside surrounding the village has some magnificent views which can be seen by using the excellent network of well signed footpaths'. Alert The original Link referenced here seems to have disappeared following the translation of the Bellbroughton PC Website. However, you might still be able to retrieve some details of the Walks courtesy of the Internet Archive Wayback Machine.

David Hutchins | Belbroughton Parish Council

'Follow the heritage trail to discover the people of Bromsgrove, their lives and their deaths.'

The Bromsgrove Society

'Bromsgrove has over 70 parks and open spaces, these range from small pretty gardens for sitting and relaxing, woodland areas for long walks and rambling to formal town parks ...'

'The Country Park has a number of way marked trails of varying lengths and degrees of difficulty. In addition there are a multitude of minor paths and tracks that can be followed. These way marked trails along with other walks on and around the hills are included in the booklet “Lickey Hills Country Park – Great Walks” which is available for purchase at £3 from the Visitor Centre.'

Birmingham City Council

'Welcome to the website for the North Worcestershire 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 our Parish. The parish has the services of a Footpaths Officer who is responsible for the management of footpaths in the Parish.'

'Five local circular walk booklets (produced by the Countryside Carers) can be downloaded for printing ... or copies can be obtained from the Parish Council Office.'

'Walking these routes is a great way to experience the area as our ancestors did. The great hunting forest of Feckenham covered 190 square miles of Oak forest. Although there are only patches of forest left here, you can explore the ancient woodlands, local legends, flower rich meadows and nature reserves, as you wander through the gentle rolling hills of North Worcestershire. There are three walks to choose from ...

'Gives a detailed guide to a newly developed long distance walk across Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, linking the two places most connected with the life of the ninth century Mercian Saint ... The trail is documented in a 60 page pocket-sized guide which gives clear directions, notes about historic sites on the route, an account of the legend of St Kenelm and tourist information ... St Kenelm's Way is a walk with the same starting and finishing points, but using a different route.'

John Price