Skip to content
Visitors walking in the parkland on a wintry day at Croome, Worcestershire
Enjoy miles of walks and trails | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

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 walks in Worcestershire and Herefordshire

Four Stones at Clent Hills, Worcestershire
Trail
Trail

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)
Under shady chestnut trees
Trail
Trail

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)
A view across the lake to the house at Croome, Worcestershire, which is surrounded by trees in autumnal shades.
Place
Place

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.

Worcester, Worcestershire

Fully open today
Visitors on a winter walk at Berrington Hall, Herefordshire
Place
Place

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.

near Leominster, Herefordshire

Fully open today
The house and moat at Brockhampton in the winter
Place
Place

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.

near Bromyard, Herefordshire

Fully open today
Evening sun through trees at the top of a hill at Croft Ambrey, Croft Castle, Herefordshire
Trail
Trail

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)
A stone building in the woods at Croft Castle, Herefordshire
Trail
Trail

Croft Castle Fishpool Valley walk 

Discover this historic landscaped valley with its chain of dams and pools, carefully planted trees and architecture such as the icehouse, grotto, pumphouse and limekiln.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 1.5 (km: 2.4)
The old pumphouse in Fishpool Valley on the Croft Castle estate, Herefordshire
Trail
Trail

Highwood and Fishpool walk at Croft Castle 

Explore the historic paths and woodland of Fishpool Valley, take in views over the landscaped pools and visit the remains of the summerhouse, icehouse and Gothic pumphouse.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 3 (km: 4.8)
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.