Area: Worcestershire

'Worcestershire has some fantastic walking routes within the county, from short urban routes around the towns, to long way-marked trails through the beautiful countryside. The County Council is interested in ideas from members of the public to improve the walking network in Worcestershire. We currently operate a scoring system for prioritising future projects, which includes assessments based on value for money, deliverability, support and demand ... '

'Go back in time and watch the Severn Valley Railway trains steam across the hill from one of the magnificent signposted walks. The garden provides the ideal day out for you and your family, a dream escape from the bustle of everyday life ...'

'The largest area of open space in Redditch, 900 acres in size. The park was created in the 1970's by the Redditch Development Corporation and has become one of Redditch's greatest green assets. The park extends over 2.5 miles from Bordesley Abbey in the north of Washford Mill in the south. The River Arrow meanders through the park providing excellent wildlife habitats and interesting walks for visitors.'

'The Way Marked Trails were established under a joint initiative with Worcestershire County Council.'

'We are a lively, local, independent walking club, founded in 1953, based in the Arrow Valley, Worcestershire, with a membership of 85, mainly from The Redditch, Bromsgrove and South Birmingham areas.'

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.

'Walks will take you through a patchwork quilt of pools, plantations, dells and glades which provide habitats for flora, fauna, insect life and numerous species of resident and migrating birds.'

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

'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.'

'Malvern has been given "Walkers are Welcome" status due to the fantastic countryside in and around the Malvern Hills, the wide range of walks for all abilities and our commitment to welcoming walkers.'

'An excellent destination for walkers of all ages and abilities, whether you are interested in a gentle stroll along a tree-lined path or an energetic trek along the ridge of the Malvern Hills. '

'Welcome to the home of dedicated Malvern Hills District walkers, who enjoy everything to do with walking over, around, and across the Malvern Hills and surrounding countryside and bordering Counties ... '

Held Late May.

'Martley was the 13th community in the country to be accredited and the first in Worcestershire. We are proud of this achievement, continuing as it did our ongoing work on rights of way through the Path-or-Nones Group (30 years old in 2015) and the publishing of ten circular walks leaflets by Audrey and Keith Trumper in the 80s and 90s.'

Organize weekly Sunday rambles of about 7 miles length plus fortnightly 4-5 mile walks on Saturdays.

'Every week we meet up in Kings Norton to car share to the start of our walks. We lead a Short Walk of 5 miles, a Wednesday walk of 7 - 9 miles and a Sunday walk of 8 – 10 miles. Also in the Summer months we have Saturday walks that tend to be longer, more strenuous and further afield. Finally we have mini walks of up to 2 miles which are are open to members of the public, and are led at a more gentle pace.'

'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.'

'Located on the western edge of the West Midlands of England,  Stourbridge (HF) Rambling Club is a long established club. It arranges walks for its members on several days each week. The walks range from short, easy walks to longer more challenging ones. We also arrange walking short breaks twice a year.'

'Access to walking in Arrow Valley Park is available 365 days a year 24/7. We hold a Health Walk twice a week from the centre. We also run guided wildlife walks throughout the year.'

'Where would you like to walk? Worcestershire walks to download and print FREE!' ALERT At Review, this Website was inaccessible.

'Explore the winding woodland paths of Witley's vast parkland and wonder at the many different species of trees and shrubs from all over the world. The rhododendron collection is particularly impressive. Follow the path beside the lake and look out for the rustic Victorian boathouse.  If you are lucky you may even catch a glimpse of a great crested grebe fishing for his supper. Just one of the many beautiful birds which make up Witley's varied wildlife.'

'A friendly sociable group of walkers, we have lots of social events and a varied programme of walks, some local and others involving coach travel further afield. Come along and try a few walks ... '

'Two nature reserves, a huge open field, busy Countryside Centre with cafe facilities, adventure play area and easy access from the city or the motorway, make this site very popular with a variety of visitors ... '

Worcestershire Walks and Countryside  'Worcestershire has more than 3000 miles of footpaths and bridleways through spectacular countryside, including the Malvern Hills which has 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.'

'Wyre and its surrounding woodlands are fantastic places to enjoy the fresh air and and have fun outdoors. There is something for everyone all year round, from walking and family cycling to Go Ape, learning and adventure play.'

'We are fortunate to have some beautifully picturesque areas in Wyre Forest in which to walk. Whether you walk to get somewhere or just to enjoy your surroundings, prefer to walk with a guide or do your own thing we have brought together a selection of links and information for you to explore.'

'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.'

'A delightful walk through a delightful part of the county, The Abberley Circular Walk is a fantastic way of experiencing spectacular countryside. There is so much to see on this walk at any time of year.'

'Riverside walks never fail to be interesting, as rivers are havens for wildlife of all sorts and anything could drift past. Colourful narrowboats, shy waterbirds, the splash of a fish, eerie reeds as they sway in the breeze, if you stay alert all sorts of sights and sounds will delight you. These two fully waymarked walks along the River Avon will not disappoint, whatever time of year you visit. There are no stiles to negotiate on either walk.' Note that the URL originally used here has been replaced by another.

'Gives you the opportunity to explore the Severn Valley by following the route of the river Severn four miles upstream from Bewdley to the hidden gem that is Upper Arley village. The return leg offers the opportunity to return to Bewdley; either under your own steam by walking back along the opposite bank of the river or by steam power utilising the historic Severn Valley Railway.'

'The Blossom Trail allows visitors to explore the natural beauty of the Vale at its best ... There are so many ways in which to enjoy this beautiful natural attraction. Not only can you travel by car, but for those of you who prefer "the great outdoors" why not sample one of the Blossom Trail walks? These are a series of 3 walks designed with springtime blossom in mind, but they can be appreciated at anytime during the year.'

'We have published a number of walks on Bredon Hill that include various starting points. The majority are circular walks however we will include a couple of point to point walks for those who can arrange appropriate transport. The Wychavon Way is a walk that takes you from Droitwich to Broadway or vica-versa and it passes over Bredon Hill from Great Comberton to Ashton under Hill.' [Note that the Website is labelled 'Under Construction']

'Much of Stourport-on-Severn's Georgian architecture has survived from the late 1700s wile other towns have been much altered by redevelopment. The reason was simple: Stourport's key role in linking the Black Country with the River Severn navigation was stolen by a newer canal, the Worcester & Birmingham, which provided a shorter route less affexted by vagaries in the Severn's summer water level ...'

'In 1995, the Group published a book detailing 14 station to station walks all the way from Hereford to Oxford. 2000 copies of the fully illustrated book were printed and, almost all have now been sold. A second book, featuring walks in the opposite direction, was published in September 2009. This is available from local stations or, post free, from the Membership Secretary, to CLPG members, at a reduced price of £6.00.' ALERT At the time of Review, I could not find these books any longer listed on the CLPG Website.

'A rewarding and varied walk following Britain's longest river and one of its earliest canals. This walk takes in almost the entire length of the Droitwich Barge Canal, one of canal pioneer James Brindley's earliest works. It then follows the mighty River Severn on its way into Worcester, approaching the city on the little-walked east bank.'

Note from the Canal & River Trust: 'We’ve previously hosted the details of a number of different walking and cycling routes. However, when we looked at them closely we weren’t convinced that all of our routes were completely accurate. We don’t want you to get lost trying to follow one of our routes and so we have removed them for now. We would like to add them back onto our website for everyone to enjoy. If you think you could spare the time to go and check one of our old routes, make sure the distance is correct and fill us in on the best parking spots and transport links then please email us ... In the meantime you can find some great canal and river walking routes at iFootpath ...'

'Two fascinating routes that take you around what is often referred to as "Elgar Country".  The Elgar Walk and Elgar Drive both give a fascinating insight into the streets and countryside that Elgar knew so well.' With effect from 5.00pm on Sunday 18th September, The Elgar Birthplace Museum is closed to the public in order to effect a smooth handover to the National Trust.  It is expected that the National Trust will re-open Elgar’s Birthplace in early spring 2017.

'Guides visitors through areas of the Forest less trodden by the majority of day trippers and thus the opportunity to indulge in the oak woodlands outstanding beauty.'

'Nestling in the heart of agricultural Worcestershire is the picturesque parish of Hanbury. To help you explore all that this parish has to offer, Worcestershire County Council have recently developed a 6 ¾ mile circular walk.  This varied walk combines canal-side walking, hedge-line fields, historic buildings and parkland.'

'Malvern is situated in the scenic Worcestershire countryside beloved of the composer Edward Elgar. Popular in Victorian times for its therapeutic spa waters and numbering Florence Nightingale amongst its patients, the town retains a quiet charm with many fascinating roadside heritage features, including milestones and estate boundary markers.'

'A lovely circular walk in the Teme Valley through traditional orchards, pastures and ancient woodlands with spectacular views across some of the best countryside in Worcestershire taking in part of the Worcestershire Way.'

'The unique Millennium Way is a gem of a long-distance path, taking in 100 miles of the diverse, delightful and historic heart of England. The route extends from Pershore, Worcestershire, in the west to Middleton Cheney, Northamptonshire in the east.'

'Long-distance footpath in England that approximates the escape route taken by King Charles II in 1651 after being defeated in the Battle of Worcester. From its starting point at Worcester the route travels north to Boscobel and then south to Stratford upon Avon. It then continues south to Stow on the Wold before turning south west towards Bristol via Cirencester. South of Bristol the route is almost directly south across the Mendip Hills to Wells and then on through Somerset almost to Yeovil and then south west to Charmouth.There is then a short section along the Dorset coast before turning north again to Yeovil, before turning east across the Downs to Brighton and Shoreham-by-Sea.'

'The walk will allow you to discover ancient royal hunting grounds, sites of special scientific interest, dense woodlands, a river valley, reservoirs and farmland, with fantastic views across the contrasting landscapes of the Birmingham Plateau and the Black Country in the north, to the rural beauty of the Worcestershire countryside in the south.'

'A circular walk through Northwick and Bevere, along existing rights of way, has been way-marked and illustrated with interpretation panels and reconstruction drawings, bringing the fascinating story of this historic landscape to life.'

'The aim of the site is to develop walks related to Redditch history and existing historical artefacts and buildings and I have created a range of walks in the Redditch area which I am steadily extending ...'

'Explore our special Roadway Arts outdoor trail for a treasure hunt through vibrant bus shelter artwork in Winyates and Matchborough! ... Roadway Arts uses artwork inspired by the local community to help make underpasses and bus shelters places that we can enjoy using, where we can feel safe and stay connected to our community.'

'Designed to promote Great Malvern's rich historical and cultural offer, this partnership project will see the installation of a new walking route that connects the town with the hills. It will also celebrate this unique history through a 3 year program of events and activities ...'

'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 ...

'This nature, art and history trail was developed by Birmingham City Council and the Friends of Selly Oak Park in partnership with children from St Mary's School, and the Lapal Canal Trust who also made a donation.'

'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.'

Details of three local geology trails in the Teme Valley. Also: 'A 109 mile long distance trail, the GeoPark Way, runs partly through the Teme Valley'.

'By some series of terrestrial incidents, the rock types to be found in the parish of Martley, and in particular at one small site, enable an examination of samples from different periods probably without equal in the country.'

'The River Teme flows from its source just inside the Welsh border on Cilfaesty Hill, four miles south of Newtown, Powys for approximately 75 miles to its confluence with the River Severn on the southern extremity of the boundary of the loyal city of Worcester. The Way described in this book is a route of just under one hundred miles following the river from its mouth, by a modem midland city with a troubled historic background, to its source high on the side of a lonely mystic welsh hillside; a journey twisting through some of the most beautiful, quiet and unspoilt countryside in our lovely country. The views, the countryside and the villages along the route will delight followers on the Way.'

'Circular walks that have been designed to help you explore the Vale on foot. The walks are of varying distance and take in some of the Vale’s most spectacular views, interesting buildings and beautiful flora and fauna.'

'The walks are taken from Circular Walks in Worcestershire’s Heritage Garden published by Wychavon District Council.'

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'Ideas, groups and resources for walking on the Malvern Hills and around the local area.'

'After leaving Birmingham you enter the countryside and will encounter a series of locks including Tarddebigge lock flight. With 30 locks in about 2 miles, Tarddebigge is the longest in the country, and also one of the steepest.'

'Come with us on a journey of discovery along the ancient historic highways & byways of Worcester, taking in the Riverside, Cathedral, Friar Street etc. Our qualified Green Badge Guides will be delighted to entertain you with amazing Tales of Triumphs & Tragedies, the escape of Charles II after the Battle of Worcester, of Hannah Snell the girl soldier, of Worcestershire Sauce & the Royal Worcester Porcelain ... We start our walks from early April and continue until the end of September.'

'Each year members of the Worcestershire Bat Group host a number of public bat walks, but just what is a bat walk, and what can you expect if you come along to one, and what should you bring to help you enjoy the evening? ...'

'The Countryside Service has opportunities for people to volunteer as: [1] Tree Wardens - - - : [2] Parish Paths Wardens - - - : [3] Countryside Site Work Party Volunteers - - - : [4] Health Walks Leaders - - - : [5] Worcestershire Wardens Partnership - - - : [6] Parish Paths Partnership (P3) Scheme - - - : [7] Countryside Access Volunteers Scheme - - - : [8] Community Greenspace Team Advice and Support to Local Communities.'

'Hugging the western edge of the County as it borders Herefordshire, the Worcestershire Way really is an opportunity to explore outstanding rural landscapes.  At 31 miles, the route passes through beautiful sleepy villages and verdant steep sided valleys between the Georgian town of Bewdley and the grand spa town of Malvern.'

'A circular walking route including three of Worcestershire WildlifeTrust Nature Reserves.'

'You will be guided  by the Wychavon Way logo through a variety of landscapes. From meadows, woodlands, orchards and riverside pastures, through hidden hollows and towering hilltops with stunning views over the famous Vale of Evesham and beyond.'

'Four new Audio Trails have been developed in the Wyre Forest area. Each downloadable audio trail acts as your very own personal tour guide ensuring you follow the correct path. The audio tours offer much more than just a simple guide to the route as the description covers interesting heritage and wildlife characteristics that you can discover while on the walk.'