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This is a delightful corner of Worcestershire. It is possible to do a circular walk along the bank of the Leigh Brook, and then back up the hill and through the woodland. Very pleasant way to while away of couple of hours or more!

We visited in June and there were friendly baby cows and to be petted in the cowshed by the road. Milk is being sold here by the litre

The views are really amazing

Excellent home made cakes! Run by volunteers.

Great place to visit. Mini hidden gem near the village of Alfrick. Not suitable for road cycling and cycling as a whole. But it's definitely worth getting dismounted and having a lovely walk around.

Excellent little café, lovely home made soup, toasties and cakes. Friendly and welcoming to cyclists 🚲

The trail around the Knapp and Papermill starts in an apple orchard with old lichen-encrusted trees that attract nuthatches and green woodpeckers. In autumn and early winter visitors should keep an eye out for butterflies such as red admiral and peacock or birds like fieldfare and redwing feasting on the fallen fruit. The Leigh Brook has cut a winding valley with steep woodlands and rich meadows. Look for grey wagtails and dippers on the brook and, during the winter months, listen for flocks of long-tailed tits and siskins in the brook-side alders. Dragonflies and damselflies thrive on the brook during spring and summer but only the luckiest of visitors may catch sight of an otter. The trail takes visitors along the brook, around meadows and through woodland. Big Meadow is a hay meadow with flowers such as knapweed, ox-eye daisy and yellow rattle together with a scattering of green-winged and common spotted orchids. Papermill Meadow is an old pasture on slightly more acid soil. This meadow is a favourite hunting ground for buzzards that breed in the valley. The much smaller Tor Meadow has orchids and cowslips. Butterflies frequent all three meadows and more than 30 species have been recorded here including common and holly blue, brimstone, purple hairstreak and white admiral. Each meadow is maintained by hay cutting and/or grazing. Woodland occupies about half the reserve and some areas are managed by coppicing. This traditional method of cutting down young stems to near ground level on a rotation ensures that trees never die and there is always a range of habitats for wildlife at different stages of re-growth. Coppicing helps to encourage the marvellous carpet of bluebells and other wildflowers (yellow archangel, stitchwort and wild garlic) that can be seen each spring. Wild service trees grow in profusion here along with both small and large-leaved lime as well as oaks and hazels. Dormice are encouraged through the provision of nest boxes, as are many species of birds and bats. The reserve is important for bats and 11 of the UK’s 17 regular breeding species are found here. Source: worcswildlifetrust.org.uk

Open daily from 3pm-11pm, weekends from 12. Outdoor seating with nearby bike racks.

Nestled in peaceful Lower Broadheath, The Firs was the first place of inspiration for composer Edward Elgar, who was born here in 1857. Today the property is owned by the National Trust, requiring membership or buying a ticket to enter.

Pretty lane cut-through avoiding the A-roads on the outskirts of Martley.

There are a few cross crossing trails, but can get overgrown / deadfall

Hi cottage is well laid out and the lady giving the talk is very knowledgeable

Lowesmoor Railway Bridge No.10... check out the 'hole in the wall'!

Short and steep bridleway linking the Hallow village to the River Severn... check out the stamped-concrete 'cobble' pattern

Close to small coffe shop. When you need short break

Cycling routes and main roads very busy almost all the time

Quiet route for quick ride

great bar, huge range of beer and awesome vegan food. lovely garden too. bike racks on side road which are just about visible through fence in garden if you sit in corner

Quirky old bridge keeps an eye on you when passing