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Walking in Worcestershire and Herefordshire

Find out the best walking routes at the places we care for around Herefordshire and Worcestershire, from a lakeside amble at Berrington Park to a stroll along the banks of the River Wye at The Weir Garden.

Top walking trails in Worcestershire and Herefordshire

Clent Hills short walk 

This short walking trail to the top of Clent Hill rewards you with impressive views of the Welsh Black Mountains on a clear day, and a close look at the enigmatic Four Stones.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 1 (km: 1.6)
Four Stones at Clent Hills, Worcestershire

Croft Castle Pokehouse Wood walk 

A long woodland walk taking in the River Lugg – a Site of Special Scientific Interest – some ancient trees and the old bridge that was part of the original approach to the castle.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 5.5 (km: 8.8)
Under shady chestnut trees

Parkland walk at The Weir Garden 

Enjoy this short, circular walk around the parkland at The Weir Garden. Explore the rich history of the wider estate, take in parts of the priority habitat restoration project, discover a huge variety of wildlife, and enjoy the sweeping views over the Herefordshire countryside.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 1 (km: 1.6)
A wooden bench in the foreground, with hills, trees, and fields stretching backwards towards the horizon.

Croft Ambrey walk at Croft Castle 

A ramble through fields and woodland, a circuit of Croft Ambrey Iron Age hillfort, then back to your starting point via the outskirts of the picturesque Fishpool Valley.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 3 (km: 4.8)
Evening sun through trees at the top of a hill at Croft Ambrey, Croft Castle, Herefordshire

Park Seat circular walk at Croome 

Enjoy this scenic 2.5-mile circular walk around the 'Capability' Brown-designed landscape in the parkland at Croome.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 2.5 (km: 4)
A half-house building with curved opening, with pillars either side, a peaked roof and surrounded by trees in full, green summer leaf.

Herefordshire views red trail at Brockhampton 

Explore the estate on a short circular walk taking in the church and Park Pond. Enjoy sweeping views across the county and beyond, to Bringsty Common, the Clee Hills, Cotswolds and the Malvern Hills.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 1 (km: 1.6)
View of rolling landscape with trees and fields from atop a hill

Berrington parkland walk 

Explore the nooks and crannies of Berrington's 'Capability' Brown-designed parkland and lake on this picturesque walk around the estate.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 1 (km: 1.6) to miles: 3.1 (km: 4.96)
Berrington Hall, a prominent feature, can be spotted in the distance within the vast parkland, with trees framing the border of the frame.

Top places for walks in Worcestershire and Herefordshire

Walking at Brockhampton 

The moated manor house may be the highlight of a walk at Brockhampton Estate, but there’s plenty to see and discover in the wider parkland. The estate covers 1,700 acres and includes dingles, streams and woodlands.

A father pushing a stroller, a mother holding a toddler, walking at Brockhampton Estate.

Walking at Berrington Hall 

Choose from a lakeside walk, a parkland stroll or even a mixture of the two and take in the scenery, sights and sounds of the Herefordshire countryside at Berrington Hall.

Berrington Hall from the lake on purple parkland walk

Top walks at Croft Castle 

Croft has 1,500 acres of woodland, farmland and parkland to explore. Find five waymarked walks to choose from at Croft Castle where you can fully immerse yourself in the majesty of the ancient trees and the breathtaking views across the Herefordshire countryside.

An old church framed by trees, St Michael and All Angels, Croft Castle, Herefordshire

Walks around Croome 

Enjoy a meander through parkland, stroll by the river or explore the ruins of a castle on a walk on the wider estate at Croome in Worcester.

A half-house building with curved opening, with pillars either side, a peaked roof and surrounded by trees in full, green summer leaf.
View over the parkland towards the house at Croome, Worcestershire, with the sun setting in the sky.

Discover more in Worcestershire and Herefordshire

Rural idylls, city centre escapes and Capability Brown landscaped parklands, we're sure there's something for you in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.