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Astley and Dunley walks
Abberley
Visorando Member
4.92 mi
+696 ft
-705 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Abberley (Worcestershire)
An enjoyable circular walk, combining woods and views from Abberley Hill with lanes and fields below, and taking in part of the Worcestershire Way. The walk is indicated by the ‘Abberley Clock Tower’ waymark.
Hartlebury plus common and viaduct circular
5.38 mi
+184 ft
-200 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Hartlebury (Worcestershire)
This is an easy circular walk starting either at The White Hart Hartlebury or St. James Church a few yards away across the road.
St Leonard’s
3.67 mi
+430 ft
-436 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Ribbesford (Worcestershire)
A riverside meadow, forests and arable fi elds allows the visitor to explore a relatively small area of Worcestershire’s countryside, yet this small area is steeped in history and offers wonderful views across the Severn Valley.
Bewdley River and Rail Circular Trail
8.23 mi
+197 ft
-197 ft
3h 55
Easy
Departure from Bewdley (Worcestershire)
The Bewdley River and Rail Circular Trail 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. (Charges apply, please check with SVR for times and prices.)
Wassell Wood
4.60 mi
+492 ft
-499 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Bewdley (Worcestershire)
A varied walk taking in the beautiful river port town of Bewdley, the industrial heritage of the Severn Valley Railway and the beguiling story of Wassell Wood Camp. An opportunity to experience nature, landscapes and history all within a stones throw of Georgian Bewdley.
Bewdley to Forest of Discovery
6.36 mi
+541 ft
-528 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Bewdley (Worcestershire)
Wyre, Forest of Discovery is one of the largest ancient Oak woodlands in England and a haven for wildlife. This
walk has been developed as a partnership between the Forestry Commission and Worcestershire County Council. Follow the ‘Wyre butterfly’ logo from the notice board at Dog Lane Car Park in Bewdley for a walk that will keep you off the beaten track.
Far Forest
6.53 mi
+390 ft
-400 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Rock (Worcestershire)
Take a walk on the wild side and explore a more secluded part of the magnificent forest of Wyre. Enjoy the serenity of wooded paths and open pasture land on this 6.5 mile walk through a hidden part of Worcestershire.
Ombersley circular from the Cross Keys
6.33 mi
+262 ft
-249 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Ombersley (Worcestershire)
A circular walk through scenic countryside. Easy going with few styles and only one incline.
Holt - Grimley loop
5.00 mi
+138 ft
-135 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Holt (Worcestershire)
Generally easy walking with little elevation and pleasant countryside, but several impassable stretches of overgrown footpaths requiring a bit of bushwacking and literally walking through a hedge backwards.
Dowles Brook
4.68 mi
+135 ft
-144 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Bewdley (Worcestershire)
This walk guides the visitor through the heart of the Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve. The reserve is one of the largest ancient oak woodlands in England at nearly 550 hectares.
Hadley Droitwich Circular
5.95 mi
+213 ft
-200 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Ombersley (Worcestershire)
A scenic, easy walk of about 5.81 miles, with three stiles. It starts at the Hadley Bowling Green pub, then follows the River Salwarpe and Worcester Birmingham Canal to Droitwich, looping through the picturesque grounds of Westwood House, then crosses country back to The Hadley Bowling Green pub.
The Martley
6.33 mi
+551 ft
-545 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Martley (Worcestershire)
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 walk is indicated by the wheeling ‘Buzzard’ waymark.
Pound Green, Bell Pits
3.01 mi
+269 ft
-269 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Wyre Forest (Worcestershire)
Farmland, Forestry and Heathland invite the visitor to explore the historical and landscape character that make Pound Green a special place to experience Worcestershire’s rural charm.
Arley station to Trimpley reservoir
6.40 mi
+568 ft
-551 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Wyre Forest (Worcestershire)
This is a lovely walk with lovely views throughout, Starting from The Harbour inn. Its a relatively easy walk with only one stile, but classed here as average due to the steepish first 100yds. The walk covers about 6.5 miles in the Wyre, forest taking in Arley station, The Wyre forest, Victoria Bridge ,the Severn Valley railway, Crossing the Severn via a footbridge and Trimpley reservoir.
The Upper Arley
4.12 mi
+249 ft
-243 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Wyre Forest (Worcestershire)
A circular walk taking in tranquil riverside walking, cooling tracks through ancient woodland with the opportunity to explore Britain’s industrial heritage in the form of the Victoria Bridge and the Severn Valley Steam Railway.
Wyre Forest and River Severn from Upper Arley
7.51 mi
+358 ft
-348 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Wyre Forest (Worcestershire)
A Worcestershire walk that includes a variety of landscape. The route starts from the banks of the River Severn and then enters the Wyre Forest before returning to the river banks for an undemanding path back to the start.
This walk through rural Worcestershire includes a wide variety of landscapes from the Wyre forest to the banks of the River Severn.
Northwick Manor Heritage Trail
3.53 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Worcester (Worcestershire)
Easy level walking along the riverside from Northwick to Bevere Island for 2 km, short steepish wooded bank up from the river to Bevere hamlet, quiet roadside walking mostly sloping gently downhill from Bevere to Northwick, along roadside paths easy, across recreation ground very flat and easy. Walk down Old Northwick Lane level and easy, and down track to car park easy but sometimes uneven and muddy.
Kinver, Cookley, Wolverley and Caunsall circular
7.20 mi
+138 ft
-144 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Kinver (Staffordshire)
A easy walk with a mixture of canal towpath with country lanes and footpath. Plenty of pubs along the way too with at least one at each village. Much of this could be quite muddy in wet weather and on the return journey approaching Cookley there may be horses loose in the field and around the riding school. Please do not feed them.
Lulsley Ravenshill Alfrick circular
5.01 mi
+430 ft
-433 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lulsley (Worcestershire)
This is a scenic circular walk starting at The Fox and Hounds Lulsley. WR6-5QT .
Kinver Edge
4.44 mi
+512 ft
-489 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Kinver (Staffordshire)
A short Staffordshire walk that includes the chance to visit the Holy Austin Rock Houses that are preserved by the National Trust. The route uses generally well-signed paths although a good ense of direction is useful in this area.
Worcester Bridge to Diglis Bridge loop
2.44 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Worcester (Worcestershire)
If you are in Worcester and you have some time to kill, this short, simple but refreshing walk is a fantastic way to do this. Though it is a lovely route to stroll along, I’m sure it is just as lovely to jog it or even cycle it. As it is short and relatively easy, it is also a good walk to do with children.
More walks in Astley and Dunley
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- Abberley
- Alfrick
- Alveley
- Bayton
- Bewdley
- Billingsley
- Bredicot
- Broadheath
- Broadwas
- Brockhampton
- Broome
- Chaddesley Corbett
- Churchill and Blakedown
- Cleobury Mortimer
- Clifton upon Teme
- Cotheridge
- Doddenham
- Doverdale
- Droitwich Spa
- Elmbridge
- Elmley Lovett
- Great Witley
- Grimley
- Hallow
- Hampton Lovett
- Hartlebury
- Rushwick
- Salwarpe
- Shelsley Beauchamp
- Shelsley Kings
- Shelsley Walsh
- Shrawley
- Sidbury
- Spetchley
- St. Peter the Great County
- Stanford with Orleton
- Stockton on Teme
- Stone
- Stottesdon
- Stourport-on-Severn
- Tedstone Delamere
- Tedstone Wafer
- Tibberton
- Upper Arley
- Upper Sapey
- Warndon
- Westwood
- Whitbourne
- Whittington
- Wichenford
- Wolverley and Cookley
- Worcester
- Wyre Forest