Black Pear Marathon
A 24-mile long distance footpath in Worcestershire which is the creation of local walker Dave Irons. It visits many local landmarks in the countryside between Kidderminster and Worcester. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SO 799 663
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
Time: 9–12 hours
Duration: 1–2 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000):
204 Worcester and Droitwich Spa
Summary
The Black Pear Marathon is the creation of keen walker Dave Irons. The walk covers landscapes of great variety and includes some of the finest hill walking encountered in the county of Worcestershire and along the Worcestershire Way. From the start of the walk at the New Inn, Noutards Green, the route visits Shrawley Wood, Upper Astley Wood, the River Severn, Oliver's Mound, Holders Pool, Holt Mill, Shrawley Brook, Little Witley, Ockeridge Wood, Monk Wood, Wichenford, Martley, the River Teme, Hambridge Farm, Pudford Hill, Rodge Hill, Cockshot Hill, Woodbury Quarry (disused), Walsgrove Hill, Abberley Hall, Abberley Hill, Shavers End, Dick Brook Bridge, Prior's Well, Glasshampton Monastery, and Nutnell Pool before returning to the starting point.