Kinver

Kinver lies right on the southern border of Staffordshire, to the west of The River Stour and the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal. Kinver Edge overlooks the town, and a walk up to its Iron Age hill fort rewards those who make it with wonderful far-reaching views. The Edge is also the site of the Holy Austin Rock Houses. These homes are cut into the rock and may well be thousands of years old. Amazingly, they were lived in until the 1960's and are now looked after by the National Trust.
Kinver has some very impressive buildings, with timber-framing blending with Georgian elegance. Small shops dominate the busy High Street; take time to explore after your Trail.

There are several free car parks signposted off the High Street and all are suitable for this Trail. If you are driving to the church, the whole route is suitable for pushchairs. The stretch along the canal may be a problem for wheelchair users, but they could return to the top of The Holloway whilst the rest of a group press on and meet again at that point. After completing the Trail, you will be spoilt for choice with places to eat and drink, rounding off a memorable day in a fascinating village.