Cross County Slow Way - Worcestershire to Shropshire
I am pleased to report a few things on this lengthy walk. It's much better than the Slow Ways other
review would suggest. Yes, there are a lot of ups and downs but the paths are all clear and the stiles in fine condition. The GPX is accurate. And the beer in Cleobury Mortimer is very good. Worthy of a separate
blog. And a visit from CAMRA. It's a little criminal that no venue is represented in the 2026 Good Beer Guide.
I'm walking this in reverse. From Stourport aiming for a two bus journey home. No need to go into detail about the route - its all woodland, agricultural and sheep field, with densely packed contour lines. The walk goes through the hamlets and villages of Heightington, Rock, Clows Top and Bayton before a rather spectacular arrival in Cleobury, via the grounds of Mawley Hall and the River Rea.
Here's what I found along the way;
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| Chapel Farm - The Nothing Bound Brewery and Tap Room |
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| Low Winter Sun |
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| A short section of the Worcestershire Way at Heightington |
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| Today's view mainly shared with the sheep |
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| Rock Cross Inn |
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| Unbroken Views from Bayton Church |
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| Where a coffee break from the cold was taken |
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| Exterior of Bayton Church |
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| Overlooking Mawley Hall Gardens to see Cleobury Mortimer below |
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| Crossing the River Rea |
A thirst was more than worked up. With 90 minutes until a conveniently (and on time) bus, there was time to explore the 4 pubs that were said to be open.
And 4 pubs makes for a Pub Crawl
blog.
Walk Details
Distance - 13 Miles
Geocaches - 0
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