Walking in Worcestershire
Worcestershire runs from the Malvern Hills on its western edge, across the Severn Vale to Bredon Hill and the Cotswold edge at Broadway. In the north are the Clent and Lickey Hills and the Wyre Forest, and the River Severn flows through the middle of the county.
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Walks with a mapped start point are plotted above; the rest appear when you search their town. Zoom, drag or click a pin to explore, or search a town to list its walks.
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Malvern Hills & the Severn Vale
Vale of Evesham & Bredon Hill
North Worcestershire
Top walks by area
A starting point for each part of Worcestershire: well-documented routes that finish back where they start, between 1 and 12 miles.
Malvern Hills & the Severn Vale
- Callow End Loop Via Deblins GreenCallow End · 3.2 mi
- The Lulsley LoopAlfrick · 4.1 mi
- Hanley Swan LoopHanley Swan · 4.8 mi
Vale of Evesham & Bredon Hill
- Elmley Castle via Castle Hill and CombertonElmley Castle · 4.2 mi
- Evesham via Abbey Park and Battle Trail River WalkEvesham · 4.8 mi
North Worcestershire
- Clent via Walton Hill and Clent Hill The Four StonesClent · 2.9 mi
- Lickey Hills And Cofton Park LoopLickey · 3.7 mi
- Heath Green Short LoopPortway · 1.3 mi
- Hartlebury via Hartlebury Common Nature ReserveHartlebury · 5.0 mi
- Stourport-on-Severn via River Severn and Memorial ParkStourport-on-Severn · 2.9 mi
Popular in Worcestershire
Know before you go
Practical points for walking in Worcestershire. Rules and timetables change, so check the linked sources before you set off.
Parking on the Malvern Hills
Malvern Hills Trust car parks are pay and display, open from 6am to 11pm, with no overnight parking. Most machines take cards only, and a day ticket covers every Trust car park on the day you buy it.
Dogs and livestock
Sheep and cattle graze the Malvern Hills and Commons, and lambs are not always visible from the car park. Keep dogs on a lead around livestock: worrying livestock is a criminal offence.
River Severn flooding
Riverside paths along the Severn at Bewdley, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcester and Upton-upon-Severn can flood after heavy rain. Check flood warnings before a riverside walk, especially in winter.
Clent and Lickey Hills
The National Trust owns the summits of Clent Hill and Walton Hill. The Four Stones, an 18th-century folly built for Lord Lyttelton of Hagley Hall, stand on top of Clent Hill next to a toposcope that names the hills in view.
Trains
The Cotswold Line calls at Evesham, Pershore, Worcester and Great Malvern, so many walks start within reach of a station. In the north, the Severn Valley Railway, a heritage line, runs from Kidderminster through Bewdley to Bridgnorth.
Maps
OS Explorer 190 covers the Malvern Hills and Bredon Hill, 204 covers Worcester and Droitwich Spa, and 218 covers the Wyre Forest and Kidderminster.
Walking in Worcestershire: questions
How many walks are there in Worcestershire?
We list 19 walking routes in Worcestershire, starting from 14 towns and villages. The typical route is about 4 miles; 11 are under 4 miles. Every route is free to view.
Which towns have the most walks?
Portway (3), Clent (2), Evesham (2) and Stourport-on-Severn (2). Use the town search or the town list on this page to see every walk from a particular place.
Are there short circular walks in Worcestershire?
Yes. 8 routes under 4 miles finish where they start, including Heath Green Short Loop (1.3 mi), Clent via Walton Hill and Clent Hill The Four Stones (2.9 mi), Stourport-on-Severn via River Severn and Memorial Park (2.9 mi) and Callow End Loop Via Deblins Green (3.2 mi). Choose Under 4 mi and Back to start in the filters above to see them all.
Can I take my dog on Worcestershire walks?
Yes, but keep dogs on a lead around livestock. Sheep and cattle graze the Malvern Hills and Commons, and the Malvern Hills Trust asks owners to keep dogs on leads near them; worrying livestock is a criminal offence. One of our walks here notes dogs on a lead or welcome. See Know before you go for more.
What is the Worcestershire Way?
A 31-mile (50 km) waymarked path from Bewdley to Malvern, following the county’s western edge where it borders Herefordshire, through quiet villages and steep-sided valleys.
Do I have to pay to park on the Malvern Hills?
Yes. The Malvern Hills Trust car parks are pay and display between 6am and 11pm, and most machines take cards only. Check the Trust’s website for current prices and annual passes.
Which long-distance trails pass through Worcestershire?
The Severn Way, Monarch's Way and Cotswold Way all pass through Worcestershire, and each has its own guide on Walking Rambler.