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Walking in Worcestershire
The Severn, one of England's great rivers, enters the county near Bewdley, in the North West, and flows southwards to leave near Tewkesbury in the south west. The Severn Valley is steep and wooded in the north, widening out to a broad flood plain of pasture land in the south, offering some lovely riverside walks along the Severn Way. The North West corner of the county, west of the River Severn, is a peaceful area of undulating farmland, intimate valleys and small villages ideal for relaxing walking. The River Teme, from Tenbury Wells to its junction with the Severn south of Worcester, also has a quiet rural valley ideal for leisurely walks. In the south east Bredon Hill provides bracing walks, with fine views across the Severn Valley to the Malvern Hills and delightful villages to explore. Even further east at Broadway the county offers a taste of the Cotswolds and a walk up the dramatic escarpment to Broadway Tower. Knightwick - Knightwick, a tiny peaceful village set by the side of the River Teme, was first mentioned in a Saxon charter where the name 'cnihts-wic' implies that it was once a dairy farm run by a group of men. The houses fringe the side of the village street, which descends to cross the river in the midst of attractive Worcestershire countryside. This is a village which time seems to have passed by and which appears to be surrounded by woodland. The Talbot hotel is on a corner almost opposite the church and there is a nearby footbridge over the Teme which is a regular starting place for walks in the area. OS Maps: Explorer™ 204 A Walk from Knightwick [SO 733561] Kidderminster - Once a great carpet manufacturing town Kidderminster is situated on the River Stour. Today the town has little to justify a visit, but there is some attractive wooded countryside to the north.
Habberley Valley demonstrates the countryside of Worcestershire at its finest. Buzzards can be seen soaring overhead whilst green tiger beetles scurry about their business on the ground. Each season reveals new wild plants and magnificent heather capped sandstone outcrops tower above the wildlife creating a beautiful backdrop. Open grassland, plains and rich woodlands make Habberley Valley an ideal place to enjoy the countryside, picnic and relax. Habberley Valley Local Nature Reserve car park is on the B4190 Wolverley to Bewdley road. You can obtain a leaflet from the visitor centre (01562 732971) summer only, or click here for a pdf version.
Pershore - Pershore is situated about nine miles west of Worcester in the heart of the fruit growing country of the Vale of Evesham. It is a Georgian country town and has many fine builidings of the period. There is a medieval bridge across the Avon and also the beautiful ruins of the once grand Benedictine Pershore Abbey.
Eckington Wharf on the Avon not far south of Pershore 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 Eckingham village. The walk is about 3.5 miles and should take about 2 hours. You can download a pdf leaflet giving details of this walk by clicking here or the leaflet image.
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Like
many English counties Worcestershire boasts a fascinating diversity
of countryside and provides opportunities for enjoyable walking in many
places. There are the glorious Malvern Hills, providing an impressive
south western border to the county with their distinctive nine mile
ridge profile. In the North West is the Wyre Forest, the largest area
of continuous woodland in the county and, due to its age and diversity,
an interesting location for walking.
