Walking in Worcestershire

The Worcestershire Way
This 31 mile walking trail from the riverside town of Bewdley to Great Malvern, beneath the Malvern Hills will lead you through the picturesque villages of Abberley, Martley and Knightwick and the valleys of the Rivers Teme and Severn.

To purchase a walking guide call:
Tel: (01905) 766493

Email:
countryside@worcestershire.gov.uk
Website:
www.worcestershire.gov.uk/countryside

The Severn Way
A 221 mile waymarked walking trail from the source of the River Severn in mid-Wales to the Bristol Channel.

For more information or to purchase a guide:
Tel: (01905) 766493

Email:
countryside@worcestershire.gov.uk
Website:
www.worcestershire.gov.uk/countryside

The Malvern Hills

The Malvern Hills are an Area of outstanding Natural Beauty and a great walking holiday destination.  There are many routes to explore with spectacular views across the Severn Valley, Herefordshire and across to the Black Mountains on a clear day.

To download a pocket guide about the Malvern Hills please click here.

To find out more information about walking in the area please see below:

Email: Malvern.tic@malvernhills.gov,uk
Website: Malvern Hills Tourism Website
Website: Malvern Hills Conservators

Wychavon Way
A 42 mile waymarked walking trail stretching from Holt Fleet, a bridging point on the River Severn north of Worcester to Winchcombe in the Cotswolds.

Leaflet and guide available.
Tel: (01386) 565373

Website:
http://www.worcestershires-heritage-garden.org/

Illey Way
Follow approximately 5 miles of waymarked walking trail between Waseley Hills and Woodgate Valley Country Parks. Taking in rich meadows and quiet woodland.

For a free guide:
Tel: (01905 766493)

Email:
countryside@worcestershire.gov.uk
Website:
www.worcestershire.gov.uk/countryside

North Worcestershire Path
A revised route runs 37 miles from Bewdley in the west to Majors Green in the east, across varied countryside. New guide planned.  

Old guide available to purchase.
Tel: (01905) 766493

Email:
countryside@worcestershire.gov.uk
Website:
www.worcestershire.gov.uk/countryside

Blossom Trail Walks
A series of walks in and around the Vale of Evesham's famous Blossom Trail; 3, 4.5 and 6 mile walks created with springtime blossom in mind - but can be appreciated at any time of year.

Information pack available:
Tel: (01386) 565373

Website:
http://www.blossom-trail.org.uk/

Shakespeare's Avon Way

Beginning at the source of the Avon in Naseby, Northamptonshire, this 88 mile fully way marked path follows as near as possible the course of the river. Using existing public footpaths, bridleways and a few minor roads, Shakespeare's Avon Way meanders through the picturesque countryside of Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire to reach its' confluence with the Severn at Tewkesbury

Tel: (02476) 545858

Email:
SAW@oakgates.fsnet.co.uk
Website:
http://www.shakespearesavonway.org/

The Geopark Way

Winding its way for 109miles through the Abberley and Malvern Hills Geopark from Bridgnorth, Shropshire, to Gloucester, the Geopark Way passes through delightful countryside as it explores 700 million years of Earth's history

To purchase a walking guide call: 01905 855184

E-mail:
eht@worc.ac.uk
Website:
http://www.earthheritagetrust.org/