Walking ideas
Other publications and websites
- Worcestershire Walking, Cycling and Riding Guide Directory, comprehensive list of walking publications and countryside sites from Worcestershire council
- Countryside Walks and Events in Worcestershire, free booklet published twice yearly by from Worcestershire council
- Family Walks in Hereford and Worcester, ISBN 0 907758 20 7. Scarthin £5.95
- Pub Strolls in Worcestershire by Roger Noyce, ISBN 1 85306 673 7. Countryside £7.95
- Walks in Warwickshire and Worcestershire by Des Wright, ISBN 1 869922 44 1. Meridian Books £6.95
- Waterside Walks in Worcestershire by Richard Shurey, ISBN 1 85306 612 5. Countryside £6.95
- Worcestershire Teashop Walks by Roger Noyce, ISBN 1 85306 735 0. Countryside £7.95
- A Year of Walks in the Three Choirs Counties by Roy Woodcock, ISBN 1 869922 44 1. Meridian Books £6.95
28 walks throughout Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire, all undemanding but around 8-16km/5-10 miles. Divided into 12 locations with up to 4 walks in each location, often connecting to provide longer options, and chosen to represent the changing seasons. Public transport information, sketch maps, background information. [2005]
Explorer maps
- OL45 The Cotswolds (small part only)
- 190 Malvern Hills & Bredon Hill
- 203 Ludlow, Tenbury Wells & Cleobury Mortimer
- 204 Worcester & Droitwich Spa
- 205 Stratford-upon-Avon & Evesham
- 218 Kidderminster & Wyre Forest
- 219 Wolverhampton & Dudley
- 220 Birmingham
- More about maps
Local Ramblers
Local authorities
This council is responsible for footpaths and countryside management, and a good source of information on local walking routes, country parks and nature areas.
Public transport
See the Transport section of the council website for public transport details. Various rover tickets and passes are available, including the Sunday Rover also covering Herefordshire and the Brecon Beacons.
Update
Job vacancies -- the charity Sustrans are looking for interested walkers for part time work on an individualised travel marketing project to persuade the public to adopt more sustainable transport modes including walking. Closing date is July 25 -- details from Sustrans or on their website.
Visitor information
Accommodation
