We are the Worcester Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Starting from outside the Queen Elizabeth I pub in Elmley Castle. The pub is very friendly, and is very welcoming to walkers. They are accommodating to anyone who wants to use their toilets before the start of the walk.
The initial stage of the walk goes past many beautiful cottages with a range of thatch signatures. As we leave the village, we will walk through quiet lanes, bridle paths and field paths to the summit of Bredon Hill to Kemerton Camp - the Iron Age hillfort, and Parson's Folly. We will stop at the top (roughly an hour into the walk) for a coffee break. If the weather is clear, we should have spectacular views over Worcestershire and into Gloucestershire and Shropshire.
The ascent from Elmley Castle is relatively gentle to start with, but gets steadily steeper as we leave the country lanes and take up bridle paths. The paths are generally quite firm, but there will be muddy stretches. Good boots are essential, and walking poles are recommended.
After our coffee break, we will descend through woods and open fields towards Great Comberton. The woods provide some cover for comfort breaks. As we descend we should have good views along the Avon Valley, towards Pershore and Evesham. Weather permitting, we will have a short lunch break in the churchyard of St Michael's - if it is poor, we might have to use the church itself, so bring a sandwich and a drink.
The route from Great Comberton back to Elmley Castle is quite flat, but we do encounter a couple of styles, and the path is slightly muddy in places.
At the end of the walk, we can take advantage of the excellent food and drinks offered by the Queen Elizabeth (after changing boots), or return to Worcester.
A 7.5 mile circular walk up and over Bredon Hill - 268m ascent.
Park along the road near the Queen Elizabeth I pub in Elmley Castle.
Toilet facilities at the Queen Elizabeth I pub at the start and end of the walk.
We are likely to come across livestock in some of the fields - mainly sheep, but we might come across the odd horse.
No dogs, except for assistance dogs.
Good boots essential. Walking poles recommended.
It can be quite windy on he top of Bredon, so make sure you have suitable clothing.
Bring plenty of water, a hot drink and snacks for our scheduled stops.
Parking space along the main road.
