Worcestershire

River Valleys, Hills, Woodland Landscapes, and Historic Routes

From the River Severn and the Vale of Evesham to the wooded slopes of the Malvern Hills and the countryside of north Worcestershire, the county contains a network of routes, landscapes, and places shaped by rivers, farming, market towns, and centuries of movement through the heart of England. Trails such as the Worcestershire Way, Geopark Way, and sections of the Severn Way reveal many of these environments, while landscapes including the Malvern Hills National Landscape showcase some of the county's most distinctive natural settings.

Routes pass through river valleys, orchards, woodland, rolling countryside, hills, and historic settlements, linking market towns, protected landscapes, and some of Worcestershire's most recognisable places. Together, these routes and landscapes reveal the character of Worcestershire while providing opportunities to explore at a slower pace through self-guided travel and independent exploration.