We are the Worcester Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
A 8.5-mile "circular" walk along the River Severn from Arley to Bewdley along the east bank of the river and back along the west bank. The walk is a mix of woodland paths, footpaths and a short stretch of quiet country lanes. There are no stiles on the walk. It passes through Eymore Wood and Seckley Wood - a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Along the way we pass a number of examples of 19th century engineering, including: the impressive Victoria Bridge - cast in Coalbrookdale in 1861 to carry the train lines connecting Hartlebury to Shrewsbury; the pipelines carrying water from the Elan Valley to Birmingham; and the piers of of bridge that carried trains from Bewdley to Tenbury before Beeching.
Following the path of the river, the walk is quite flat, and although it is slightly longer than most of our Thursday walks, we should be finished by 1.30. We will stop for a coffee break as we approach Bewdley at around 11.15-11.30, so bring drinks and a snack. The pub where we start - the Harbour Inn - opens at mid-day, so there are no toilets available at the start of the walk. Comfort breaks are probably best had in the woods.
The car park at the Harbour Inn holds around 10-12 cars, so only use this car park if you are going to stop for a drink/meal after the walk. There is a larger car park just down the road on the right before you get to the pedestrian bridge. The farmer who owns the land charges £3 per day to park - there is usually someone collecting cash and issuing "tickets" at weekends, public holidays and school holidays.
The car park at the Harbour Inn has space for 10-12 cars and is strictly for those who intend to use the pub after the walk. There is an additional car park a few yards below the pub. The landowner employs someone to collect a £3 parking fee at weekends, public holidays and school holidays for use of the car park.
