The Swan Inn

Local Walks

We have tested a range of easy footpath walks, starting and finishing at The Swan Inn, Birlingham, Worcs. They are designed to help you work up a thirst and an appetite.

1	Defford	A very pleasant amble - mainly on footpaths and through fields, to Defford Church, war memorial and Millennium Green and nature reserve.	2½ miles 1¼ hours
2	Nafford Lock	A pleasant route through the village to Nafford Lock - where river Avon traffic climbs towards Stratford.	2½ miles 1¼ hours
3	Bredon Hill	Bredon Hill, Banbury Stone Tower and Kemerton Ironage Hill Fort via Nafford Lock. Excellent exercise and an insprational view on a clear day.	6¾ miles 3 hours
4	Strensham Lock	Circular riverside walk to Strensham and Nafford Locks via Eckington. A longer walk mainly on traffic free footpaths and with no hills.	6½ miles 3 hours
5	Pershore Bridge	Circular riverside walk crossing the river at Nafford Lock and Pershore old bridge and visiting Great Comberton and Pensham. Mainly traffic free. Enjoy rural Worcester other folk don't know about.	8¾ miles 4 hours

Imogen and Nic Carson welcome your comments
on these Swan Walks.