Event Description
We leave Alfrick across fields towards Lulsley Pool. Here we join the Worcester way through to Blackhouse Woods, an ancient semi- natural woodland with rare lime trees and a rich moth population, where we follow leafy paths down a steep(ish) incline to an old orchard and a track leading to Whitehouse lane. Fields and tracks to the Knapp and Papermill and a lovely walk along Leigh brook where we might catch a darting flash of blue from the resident kingfisher and home with a short steep(ish) incline. The Knapp and Papermill reserve is the home of an 18th century Papermill ( no longer working) and has a rich geological history involving a glacial meltwater gorge. The surrounding woodland is ancient and the area around the reserve once contained a deserted medieval settlement called Kenelmstowe.
There are a few hills on this walk, 1-3 stiles depending on terrain on the day and lovely views.
£6.00
| Distance: | 5 miles |
|---|---|
| Duration: | 3 hours |
| Difficulty: | Moderate |
| Date: | 24 May |
| Start time: | 10:00 am |
| Walk leader: | Amanda Williams (Leadon Vale Ramblers & Alfrick Active) |
| Start location: | Alfrick village hall Clay green Alfrick WR6 5HJ |
| Grid reference: | SO 7453 |
| What3Words: | https://w3w.co/develop.digested.robe |
| Further details: | Park behind the village hall. There is a bus stop nearby and Malvern train station is 8 miles away
Cafe for refreshments at end of walk on weekdays |
