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United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Worcestershire
Malvern Hills
Shrawley

Dick Brook – Wooden Footbridge in Woodland loop from Shrawley

Moderate

2

hikers

Dick Brook – Wooden Footbridge in Woodland loop from Shrawley

02:43

10.1km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.40 km

Site of Astley Iron Forge Mill (1652)

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The mill has a stone with the date 1652 on it. The Dick Brook was canalised in the 1650s by Andrew Yarranton and the mill built as a tilt hammer …

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2

1.50 km

Stepping Stones on Dick Brook

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These stepping stones add a little extra zing of adventure through this woodland, absolutely stunning in summer. Crossing Dick Brook in the Shrawley and Upper Astley Woods, the stones are …

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3

2.12 km

Dick Brook

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Dick Brook is thought to be the first canalised brook in England, engineered by Andrew Yarranton, a local pioneer of the industrial revolution. He did this in the mid-17th century, …

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4

2.13 km

Wooden Footbridge in Woodland

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2.59 km

Lower Astley Wood

Forest

6

7.30 km

St Peter's Church, Astley

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Parish church. Mid-late C12 chancel and nave, with east end rebuilt during early C20 and north aisle rebuilt during early C19; C14 west tower and north chapel, early C20 south …

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7

7.60 km

Ancient Sunken Road in Bromsgrove Sandstone

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Usually a rope swing, for the young at heart :-)

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8

8.35 km

Society of Saint Francis

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The Society of Saint Francis (SSF) is an international Franciscan religious order within the Anglican Communion. It is the main recognised Anglican Franciscan order, but there are also other Franciscan orders in the Anglican Communion.

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9

8.35 km

Glasshampton Monastery

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Glasshampton Monastry

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10.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.35 km

2.01 km

775 m

439 m

303 m

178 m

Surfaces

4.66 km

2.41 km

1.10 km

1.09 km

775 m

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Wednesday 8 July

33°C

14°C

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