10/05/20 - Trimpley, Eymore Woods and the River Severn

Distance - 6.75 Miles
Walk Inspiration
Geocaches -5

This might win "most varied walk of lockdown". A 6.75 mile walk that starts in dense woodland on the North Worcestershire Way, take in hidden green dingles, agricultural fields before a drop down to the River Severn at Upper Arley. Here, the river Severn is followed back to the Trimpley Reservoirs.

In happier times - refreshment could be found over the footbridge at Upper Arley. The Harbour Inn is a wonderful country pub, where you could start this walk, provided you make use of their facilities after. Hobsons, if I remember correctly. Why wouldn't you?

And if you are really lucky, you'll see a Severn Valley Steam Locomotive crossing the Victoria Bridge. At the time of its creation, the largest single span cast iron bridge in Britain.

These, alas, were not normal times. However, I am encouraged that remote and wild footpaths remain in good condition after seeing very limited footfall.

I write this blog two hours before the next of Boris's statements.   Who knows, I may be able to travel even further for exercise from next weekend. Although many friends insist I am not going to get a pub pint in 2020.

North Worcestershire Way - through Eymore Woods

A remote dingle

River Severn at Upper Arley - Harbour Inn close to hand

Record Breaking Victoria Bridge