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Eckington Wharf
Visorando Member
3.44 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Eckington (Worcestershire)
A waymarked riverside walk in the Worcestershire countryside. Eckington Wharf is a pleasant place to linger for a while, enjoying the view up river towards Bredon Hill, or watching elegant swans glide beneath the arches of the medieval bridge spanning the River Avon. The wharf is also the ideal starting point for a delightful and undemanding walk which takes you alongside the river to Strensham Lock before returning through Eckington village.
From Pershore, short version, Millenium Way
Association / Club / Walk leader5.80 mi
+161 ft
-167 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Wick (Worcestershire)
Pershore has an interesting heritage and offers an opportunity to visit the medieval Abbey which was founded in 689 AD. The walk starts from the ancient Pershore Bridge, follows the River Avon for a short section and offers pleasant woodland and open countryside with only gentle inclines. For the first half of the walk you will be guided by our distinctive green and white waymarkers. This is the short version of walk 41 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Pershore bridges
4.88 mi
+194 ft
-187 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Wick (Worcestershire)
A peaceful stretch of the River Avon is combined with a beautiful woodland to create this easy and enjoyable walk close to the Georgian town of Pershore. There are good views of Pershore and the surrounding countryside from the highest point of the walk.
Millennium Way Full West to East
103.59 mi
+3,425 ft
-3,012 ft
12 days
Moderate
Departure from Wick (Worcestershire)
The Millennium Way is a fantastic 100 mile long distance trail across the Heart of England. It was created in the year 2000 by 41 Club, which is for ex Round Tablers. If you are new to walking or a seasoned pro, this beautiful long distance trail has something to offer everybody. Crossing the counties of Worcestershire, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire, this is a walk that simply cannot be rivalled.
Pershore to Stoulton, Millenium Way
6.79 mi
+197 ft
-98 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Wick (Worcestershire)
This is the 1rst section of the Millenium Way 100 miles from Pershore to Stoulton.
From Pershore, Millenium Way
8.18 mi
+253 ft
-259 ft
4h 00
Easy
Departure from Wick (Worcestershire)
Pershore has an interesting heritage and offers an opportunity to visit the medieval Abbey which was founded in 689 AD. The walk starts from the ancient Pershore Bridge, follows the River Avon for a short section and offers pleasant woodland and open countryside with only gentle inclines. For the first half of the walk you will be guided by our distinctive green and white waymarkers. This is walk 41 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
From Stoulton, Millenium Way
6.82 mi
+213 ft
-194 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Stoulton (Worcestershire)
This circular walk starts in Hawbridge, just south of Stoulton and includes delightful woodland and quiet open countryside. This is walk 37 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Pershore, Abbey and Pershore Bridges from Pershore Station
6.27 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Pershore (Worcestershire)
A walk past meadows to Pershore Abbey, then leading to a riverside walk along the Avon.
Stoulton to North Piddle section, Millenium Way
6.56 mi
+115 ft
-164 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Stoulton (Worcestershire)
This is the 2nd section of the Millenium Way 100 miles from Stoulton to North Piddle.
From Egdon, Millenium Way
6.42 mi
+121 ft
-121 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Stoulton (Worcestershire)
A pleasant circular walk from Egdon, with the opportunity to ramble over open fields and enjoy the beautiful countryside of Worcestershire. If time allows explore White Ladies Aston and visit it's church with interesting spire. This is walk 16 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
River Severn and Apperley from Tewkesbury
7.51 mi
+135 ft
-121 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Tewkesbury (Gloucestershire)
The River Severn provides a focus for this walk which starts from the attractive town of Tewkesbury with its wonderful Abbey. The outward route follows the Severn Way following the river to reach Apperley. Here the walk turns inland and continues across fields to Deerhurst and back to the start. The walk also offers good views to the Malvern Hills which line the western skyline.
Circular - Broughton Hackett, Millenium Way
3.42 mi
+89 ft
-92 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Broughton Hackett (Worcestershire)
The Millenium Way Easy Access Circular is a category 3 Tramper (off-road scooter) route and therefore offers an easy stile free walk in beautiful countryside, taking in the Parishes of Broughton Hackett and White Ladies Aston. Please note that sections of this walk can be muddy in places. The MILLENNIUM WAY section is clearly waymarked with the distinctive green and white circular waymarkers. #walkingonwheels
Through White Ladies Aston, Millenium Way
5.47 mi
+118 ft
-102 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Broughton Hackett (Worcestershire)
A pleasant 5½ mile circular walk from Broughton Hackett with the opportunity to enjoy the delights of the Worcestershire countryside. This is walk 20 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Upton Snodsbury, North Piddle and Flyford Flavell, Millenium Way
7.52 mi
+269 ft
-279 ft
3h 40
Easy
Departure from Upton Snodsbury (Worcestershire)
The walk is mostly flat, across open countryside, through farmland but with several stiles. During the early part of the walk, between Upton Snodsbury and Flyford Flavell you will enjoy a delightful section of the Millennium Way. This is walk 38 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Broughton Hackett and Upton Snodsbury - Millenium Way
3.14 mi
+75 ft
-82 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Upton Snodsbury (Worcestershire)
The walk is part of the Millenium Way and is a little mostly flat across open countryside, through farmland. It is an ideal gentle stroll for a sunny weekend, before taking refreshment at one of the two pubs mentioned. During the walk you will enjoy a delightful section of the Millennium Way, the route being clearly marked by the distinctive green waymarkers. Walk 1 from the 44 circular walks that composed the Millenium Way.
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.
North Piddle to Inkberrow, Millenium Way
4.07 mi
+230 ft
-36 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from North Piddle (Worcestershire)
This is the 3rd section of the Millenium Way 100 miles from North Piddle to Inkberrow.
From Flyford Flavell, Millenium Way
4.41 mi
+108 ft
-118 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Flyford Flavell (Worcestershire)
An enjoyable short walk starting from Flyford Flavel. The walk takes in attractive countryside and open farmland. This is walk 7 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
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.
Inkberrow to Coughton, Millenium Way
6.82 mi
+305 ft
-417 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Inkberrow (Worcestershire)
This is the 4th section of the Millenium Way 100 miles from Inkberrow to Coughton.
East of Inkberrow, Millenium Way
5.81 mi
+272 ft
-276 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Inkberrow (Worcestershire)
From the centre of the delightful village of Inkberrow allow you to enjoy a taste of the Millenium Way and the delights of the Worcestershire countryside. There are a few tricky, high stiles on this route, so be warned! This is the short version of walk 39 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
East of Inkberrow, Millenium Way
8.15 mi
+390 ft
-390 ft
4h 05
Easy
Departure from Inkberrow (Worcestershire)
A walk from the centre of the delightful village of Inkberrow allows you to enjoy a taste of the Millenium Away and the delights of the Worcestershire countryside. There are a few tricky, high stiles on this route, so be warned!
This is walk 39 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
West of Inkberrow, Millenium Way
5.23 mi
+121 ft
-118 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Inkberrow (Worcestershire)
This walk starts from the village of Inkberrow allowing you to enjoy a taste of the MILLENNIUM WAY and the delights of the Worcestershire countryside. The walk is mostly flat and crosses some delightful farmland with an opportunity to visit Inkberrow Church dating from the 13th century and take refreshments at a choice of pubs in the village. When on the main trail you will be guided by the distinctive green Millennium Way waymarkers. This is the walk 9 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
Sudeley Castle and Salter's Hill from Winchcombe
6.93 mi
+843 ft
-846 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Winchcombe (Gloucestershire)
This circular walk from Winchcombe goes past Sudeley Castle and leads to great countryside viewpoints including Salter's Hill viewpoint using sections of Windrush Way and Gloucestershire Way.
More walks in Defford
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- Abberton
- Alderton
- Ashchurch Rural
- Ashton under Hill
- Beckford
- Berrow
- Besford
- Birlingham
- Birtsmorton
- Bishampton
- Bishop's Cleeve
- Bransford
- Bredicot
- Bredon
- Bredon's Norton
- Bricklehampton
- Broadheath
- Broughton Hackett
- Bushley
- Castlemorton
- Chaceley
- Charlton
- Church Lench
- Churchill
- Conderton
- Corse
- Cotheridge
- Croome D'Abitot
- Cropthorne
- Crowle
- Deerhurst
- Dormston
- Drakes Broughton and Wadborough
- Dumbleton
- Earl's Croome
- Eckington
- Eldersfield
- Elmley Castle
- Elmstone Hardwicke
- Fladbury
- Flyford Flavell
- Forthampton
- Gotherington
- Grafton Flyford
- Great Comberton
- Gretton
- Guarlford
- Hallow
- Hanley Castle
- Hasfield
- Hill and Moor
- Hill Croome
- Himbleton
- Hindlip
- Hinton on the Green
- Holdfast
- Huddington
- Inkberrow
- Kemerton
- Kempsey
- Kenswick
- Kington
- Little Comberton
- Longdon
- Madresfield
- Naunton Beauchamp
- Netherton
- Newland
- North Claines
- North Piddle
- Northway
- Norton Juxta Kempsey
- Oddingley
- Overbury
- Oxenton
- Pendock
- Peopleton
- Pershore
- Pinvin
- Pirton
- Powick
- Prescott
- Queenhill
- Ripple
- Rous Lench
- Rushwick
- Sedgeberrow
- Severn Stoke
- Spetchley
- St. Peter the Great County
- Stoke Orchard
- Stoulton
- Strensham
- Teddington
- Tewkesbury
- Throckmorton
- Tibberton
- Tirley
- Toddington
- Twyning
- Upton Snodsbury
- Upton-upon-Severn
- Warndon
- Welland
- Wheatpieces
- White Ladies Aston
- Whittington
- Wick
- Winchcombe
- Woodmancote
- Worcester
- Wychavon
- Wyre Piddle