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Overview

A WALK DESCRIPTION: Starting from the station  the route soon joins the North Worcester Path heading East. It continues at a gentle climb, below Hagley Hall and around Sunfield school . Continuing up to the view point and four stones before descending to the visitors centre, toilets and coffee. After a rest the route continues across fields with some stile challenges! Arriving at St Kenelm’s chapel. From there we climb up Walton Hill (more views) before descending to Clent. Following the lane the route comes to Holy Cross and a pub stop. After a rest the walk returns to Hagley via footpaths, tracks and lanes. Total ascent 1,111ft/340m. Total distance: 10 miles

Sunday, 12 January 2025
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
6:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
340m / 1115ft
Type:
circular

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Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 90216 80503
Nearest postcode:
DY9 0NX
Start time:
9:00 am

JOINING INSTRUCTIONS: Circular walks from Hagley Station. Meet at Moor Street Station at 9.15 am for the 9.25 am train to Hagley (arr. 9.58 am). Off-peak return £9.10. Senior West Midlands travel pass holders need to buy a return ticket from Stourbridge Junction, £2.20). If travelling by car, Sunday parking charge £2.30: Hagley Station, Station Drive, Hagley, DY9 0NX. You have to pay online to SABA parking, there is no machine at the station. However, there is free parking all day Sunday on the main road through the town- Worcester Road, B4187. From there it's a short walk, 3-500m depending on your parking spot. Nearest post code for street parking DY9 0NW. Directions; walk back to traffic lights, cross and take left turn along Station Road to the station. Please meet at 10am .

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking