Getting around Bewdley
Severn Valley Railway
This quaint station is just a short walk over the bridge from the town centre. Steam and diesel services run throughout the year and the railway is the region’s top attraction in its own right! Find out more at: www.svr.co.uk
Bewdley Station, with its 3 platforms, was built in 1862 and was originally the junction for Wyre Forest and Stourport. Today, Kidderminster, with its national railway station is just a short ride away and the line takes visitors as far as Bridgnorth, with great views of the River Severn all the way!
Taking the bus
The main bus operator in Wyre Forest is Diamond Buses, who operate services across the 3 towns. More information and bus timetables can be found on www.diamondbuses.com
Cycling
If you fancy a bike ride out to Bewdley, Wyre Forest have got it covered. Check out traffic free routes at: www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/things-to-see-do-and-visit/visit-wyre-forest/cycling-in-wyre-forest/
If you’re looking for something more challenging, routeyou carries individual bike route recommendations and classifies them from medium through to challenging and even extreme!
www.routeyou.com/en-gb/location/bike/47304675/cycling-in-bewdley-overview-of-all-cycle-routes
Walking
There are lots of lovely places for a stroll along the riverside, through the Queen Elizabeth II Jubillee Gardens at the back of the museum, and along the high street, with its great selection of local shops. But if you fancy a bit more of an adventure, why not try the Bewdley River and Rail Circular Walk? It’s a waymarked route with some great views and there’s even a leaflet you can download to give you all the details you need.
www.worcestershire.gov.uk/directory_record/2557/bewdley_river_and_rail_circular_walk
Getting around by taxi
Taxis in Bewdley offer a service 365 days per year with 6,7 & 8 seater vehicles available. There are 2 main Taxi companies in Bewdley, Regency Taxis 01562 66666 and Central Taxis 01562 515131. Both firms cover the whole of Wyre Forest. Please contact them for more information and prices.
Gruffalo Family Orienteering Trail
The Gruffalo orienteering trail is a great way for families to discover the Wyre Forest. The routes are currently closed due to Covid restrictions, but we hope they will be open again soon! Check out the website for up to date details:
www.forestryengland.uk/wyre-forest/gruffalo-orienteering-wyre
Getting around Kidderminster
Taking the bus
The main bus operator in Wyre Forest is Diamond Buses, they operate services across the 3 towns. More information and bus timetables can be found on www.diamondbuses.com
Cycling
If you fancy a bike ride, Wyre Forest have got it covered. Check out traffic free routes at: www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/things-to-see-do-and-visit/visit-wyre-forest/cycling-in-wyre-forest/
If you’re looking for something more challenging, routeyou carries individual bike route recommendations and classifies them from easy through to challenging and even extreme!
www.routeyou.com/en-gb/location/bike/47304675/cycling-in-kidderminster-overview-of-all-cycle-routes
Walking
Kidderminster isn’t really a tourist town, but it still has plenty of fascinating historic buildings and the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal passing through its centre. Both are a reminder of its heyday as the centre of the carpet industry in Britain.
https://www.kidderminstertowncouncil.gov.uk/heritage/
You can download the Kidderminster Heritage Trail map at: www.kidderminstertowncouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/new-kidderminster-trail-map-jpeg-for-website_500x520.jpg
Getting around by taxi
There are taxi ranks located immediately outside the train station in Kidderminster. They offer a service 365 days per year with 6,7 & 8 seater vehicles available. There are 2 main Taxi companies in Kidderminster, Regency Taxis 01562 66666 and Central Taxis 01562 515131. Both firms cover the whole of Wyre Forest. Please contact them for more information and prices.
Kidderminster Music Heritage Trail
Kidderminster has a strong cultural past as a major musical hub in the 60s and 70s with the Town Hall and Frank Freeman’s Dance Club playing host to major up-and-coming bands, boasting an impressive line up including Captain Beefheart, Manfred Mann and Led Zeppelin front man Robert Plant.
Wolverley to Kidderminster Circular Walk
If you’re looking for a longer route to explore, why not try out the Wolverley to Kidderminster Circular. The walk is an 8.2 kilometers loop trail starting near to Kidderminster and will take about 2 hours to complete.
This attractive walk passes alongside the River Stour and the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal for most of its length and is good for all skill levels, although it could be a bit muddy in wet weather and might be overgrown in places in summer. You’ll find a great little café and pub at the start in Wolverley and The trail is perfect for hiking, walking, bird watching, and fishing. Its also great for dog walking!
www.alltrails.com/trail/england/worcestershire/wolverley-to-kidderminster-circular
Getting around Stourport-on-Severn
Taking the bus
The main bus operator in Wyre Forest is Diamond Buses, they operate services across the 3 towns. More information and bus timetables can be found on www.diamondbuses.com
Cycling
If you fancy a bike ride out to Stourport, Wyre Forest have got it covered. Check out traffic free routes at: www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/things-to-see-do-and-visit/visit-wyre-forest/cycling-in-wyre-forest/
If you’re looking for something more challenging, routeyou carries individual bike route recommendations and classifies them from easy through to challenging and even extreme!
www.routeyou.com/en-gb/location/bike/47304675/cycling-in-stourport-on-severn-overview-of-all-cycle-routes
Walking
Stourport has lots of lovely walks around this small town. One of the easiest places to start is Hartlebury Common.
Getting around by taxi
There are taxi ranks located immediately outside the train station in Kidderminster. Taxis are available to Stourport. They offer a service 365 days per year with 6,7 & 8 seater vehicles available. There are 2 main taxi companies in Stourport, Regency Taxis 01562 66666 and Central Taxis 01562 515131. Both firms cover the whole of Wyre Forest. Please contact them for more information and prices.
Hartlebury Leapgate Circular Walk
The Hartlebury-Leapgate Circular Walk will take you along Leapgate old railway line. This route was created when the branch railway line that linked Stourport on Severn to Worcester was closed. The route links to Hartlebury Common, an important area of lowland heathland, with some great views over the town of Stourport on Severn, looking towards the river.
The walk will take about an hour and is a great way of exploring. It starts at Hartlebury Common Car Park and you can download a leaflet of the route her:
www.worcestershire.gov.uk/directory_record/2579/hartlebury_leapgate_circular_walk
The Severn Way
If you’re interested in longer distance walking and hiking, the Severn Way is a fantastic route. A route follows the entire Severn Valley for its 220 miles, from its source to the sea. Starting at Plynlimon in Mid-Wales, the route takes in Hafren Forest, Llanidloes, Newtown, Welshpool, Shrewsbury and Ironbridge before heading south through Worcester, Tewkesbury and Gloucester to Severn Beach.
Links to other routes include the Gloucestershire Way, Wye Valley Walk, Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal Walk, Worcester & Birmingham Canal Walk, Three Choirs Way and Telford and Wrekin Walks.
The Long Distance Walkers Association have all the details on their website, with information about which maps to use, where to stay and guidebooks to buy.
Of course, you could just try part of the route – Stourport to Bewdley is an easy start, or Stourport to Worcester if you fancy a bit more of a challenge!
www.ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?path_name=Severn+Way
More walks can be found at:
www.alltrails.com/england/worcestershire/stourport-on-severn/walking
