This scenic seven-mile circular route around the villages and countryside of west Worcestershire received acclaim in an article from The Times. The route starts in the quiet village of Alfrick, then heads north towards Hayley Dingle and the River Teme. The journey heads southwest through the fields towards Smith End Green, where the path roughly follows the northern bank of Leigh Brook. At the entrance to The Knapp and Papermill Nature Reserve, turn north to head back towards Alfrick. In The Times article, Jen and Sim Benson praised the open farmland, atmospheric wildlife and plenty of detours to fill out the journey with.


Source:   The Times
May 25, 2025 17:02 UTC