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The Gorge walks
A Wrekin circuit from near Cluddley
Visorando Member
4.27 mi
+1,102 ft
-1,047 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Little Wenlock (Telford and Wrekin)
An ascent of the Wrekin, near Telford, makes an excellent half day walk. This route offers good views over the Shropshire countryside. It must be noted that there are two short but steep sections of ascent onto the main ridge but the views are outstanding on a clear day and worth the effort.
The Wrekin from near Cluddley
2.35 mi
+719 ft
-568 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Little Wenlock (Telford and Wrekin)
This Shropshire walk takes the direct approach to the summit of the Wrekin near Telford. The views are good especially on clear days and it makes a perfect half day walk.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dudley Parkrun
3.16 mi
+43 ft
-39 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Dudley (West Midlands Combined Authority)
The course is at The Dell Stadium, Brierley Hill. The course is run on a mixture of running track, tarmac paths, canal towpaths and trail paths. Some sections of the course may accumulate mud, leaves and puddles after rain.
The route can be followed any time outside of the official event, but no marshals or signs will be in place to follow the route.
To learn more about the official parkrun event that happens every Saturday at 9:00 am, follow the link in the Worth a visit section below and join us!
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.
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.
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 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.)
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.
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.
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.
Downs Banks near Barlaston
2.01 mi
+236 ft
-262 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Stone Rural (Staffordshire)
This walk explores an attractive area of Staffordshire woodland and heath between Stone and Barlaston. The route includes some excellent views over the surrounding countryside and also further afield into neighbouring Shropshire.
More walks in The Gorge
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Quatt Malvern
- Rodington
- Ryton
- Shawbury
- Sheinton
- Sheriffhales
- Shifnal
- Shipton
- St. Georges and Priorslee
- Stanton Long
- Stirchley and Brookside
- Stockton
- Sutton Maddock
- Tasley
- Tibberton and Cherrington
- Upton Cressett
- Waters Upton
- Wellington
- Withington
- Worfield
- Wrockwardine
- Wrockwardine Wood and Trench
- Wroxeter and Uppington