Worcestershire Way
A 31-mile waymarked long-distance trail within the county of Worcestershire running from Bewdley near Kidderminster to Great Malvern. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SO 785 755
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
Time: 11–15 hours
Duration: 1–3 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
190 Malvern Hills and Bredon Hill
204 Worcester and Droitwich Spa
218 Wyre Forest, Kidderminster and Bridgnorth
Summary
The Worcestershire Way begins in the Georgian town of Bewdley, running south to Ribbesford. The route then heads to Heightington before passing through woodland on narrow winding lanes down to Abberley Hill. From Abberley Hill, the route goes south and up the steep Walsgrove Hill with views over the Teme Valley before continuing south to Ankerdine Hill and the Suckley Hills.
From the Suckley Hills, the Worcestershire Way heads southeast, finishing in Great Malvern. The route passes numerous places of interest, including St Leonard’s Church in Ribbesford, Abberley Clock Tower, Birchwood Common (an inspirational location for Sir Edward Elgar), the Malvern Hills, and St Ann’s Well.