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June20,21,23&24
The Wyche Way is a new long distance path, opened by Kate Ashbrook in September 2015, that links two national trails – The Offa’s Dyke Path and The Cotswold Way.
The 79-mile trail commences from Kington in Herefordshire and crosses superb countryside, including the spectacular Malvern Hills, to meet The Cotswold Way at Broadway Tower. These four sections take us as far as the top of Great Malvern.
Meet Hereford Map Ref E7
Organiser Ramblers Association, Hereford Group
Cost Adult £14.00, Child £9.00 each walk, inc transport
Monday, 20th June, 2016. 10.00am to 3.30pm Distance 10.5 miles
An easy going stage to Almeley. The path is mainly through agricultural countryside before reaching The Leys, a country house from the Elizabethan period. From there to Weobley, famed for its many black and white buildings, by a circular route past Weobley Castle.
Tuesday 21st June 2016. 10.00am to 3.30pm Distance 10.7 miles
Again an easy stage but with a climb up to Westhope Common with fine views over the Black Mountains. The route continues along a fine ridge before descending down to the Queen Elizabeth Country Park with its Arboretum. The Malverns are glimpsed ahead as we descend to the large village of Bodenham, finishing at the England’s Gate Inn.
Thursday 23rd June 2016. 10.00am to 4.00pm Distance 11.2 miles
Plenty of interest reaching both an old Roman road which is now a long distance bridle path and then an interesting woodland enterprise where a couple are marketing timber products in Moreton Wood. After Little Cowarne church the route briefly coincides with The Three Choirs Way.
Friday 24th June 2016. 10.00am to 4.00pm Distance 10.5 miles
Today begins with a steady ascent up Fromes Hill passing the attractive Cheyney Court on the way. Onwards through undulating countryside to reach Mathon Church with its ancient yew tree which makes for a good picnic spot. The route then climbs up Cockshoot Hill before descending down and across to West Malvern. The last climb is to North Hill and the path then zigzags its way around the hillside to emerge at the top of Great Malvern.
Stay ‘n Walk the Wyche Way
Take the easy path with 7 nights bed and breakfast, 4 packed lunches, walk booking fees and transport to and from these four stages, from £300 - £350 per person. Single supplements apply.
Contact Rural Concierge, info@rural-concierge.co.uk www.rural-concierge.co.uk 07966 378170 or 01432 370514
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