Worcestershire is full of gorgeous walks. Here are a few of our favourites that you might want to enjoy whilst you are here.

Aerial view of a green rural landscape with fields, trees, and a distant mountain under a partly cloudy sky.

There is a bridle path which you can access from our car park, following the hedge down to the vines. It is a lovely short loop, ideal to spot hares, pheasants, birds and local flowers and fauna.

Wagtail Retreat Bridlepath

Sunlight through a forest path with trees and green foliage.

Within walking distance of Wagtail, Monkwood is a semi-natural ancient woodland that is renowned for its ground flora & butterfly species. There are many walks throughout the nature reserve, ideal for a morning stroll to stretch your legs.

Monkwood Nature Reserve

Dense forest with moss-covered rocks and trees, sunlight filtering through the leaves.

20 minutes from Wagtail, this circular walk starts from the pretty village of Abberley. The route passes close to the Abberley Clock Tower, offers views to Malvern Hills, and ends with a section through pleasant farmland.

Abberley Circular Walk

Scenic view of a river with a church spire on the left, a historic building with towers on the right, and brick houses along the embankment. Trees and cloudy sky in the background.

A gorgeous, flat loop along the river, taking you past the cricket ground with spectacular views of the Cathedral, over the footbridge to the Diglis Lock Basin and the city centre. Just a 10-minute drive from Wagtail.

Worcester City – River Severn Walk

Wheat field under blue sky with scattered clouds and tree line in the background.

15 minutes from Wagtail, the route descends from Clifton Hill into the Teme Valley and then follows the river to Shelsey Beauchamp and follows the Shelsey Hill Climb route for some of the way.

Clifton Upon Teme Circular Walk

Vineyard with mountains in the background under a blue sky

Set on the Malvern Hills, this is an easy, circular walk which climbs to the summit of the Herefordshire Beacon, with its Iron Age hill-fort and spectacular views. Roughly 30 minutes from Wagtail Retreat.

Walks to enjoy & explore