Trail Name

What you’ll see along the way!

Practicalities

Arrow Vale

Spy Mission

Although the Trail starts in Redditch, it quickly moves north to the more rural Alvechurch and Barnt Green. There is a playground at the end and a visit to the national Needle Museum along the way. 

There are three driving Trails in Worcestershire in total – this one, the next one and Inkberrow.

1 mile walking, 8 miles driving

2.5 hours approx.

Beckford to Bredon Murder Mystery

Starting in Beckford this Trail heads west around Bredon Hill, finishing in Bredon itself. There is a choice of pubs and a riverside picnic spot all along the route.

This is one of the three Worcestershire driving Trails (others are Arrow Vale and Inkberrow).

1 mile walking, 6 miles driving or cycling and 2 hours approx.

Bewdley Spy Mission

Bewdley town is of historic interest and there are lots of pubs and shops along the way. The Trail includes an opportunity for a longer walk along the river and there is a nice place for a picnic half way round. 

2 miles and 2 hours approx – suitable for light pushchairs.

Broadway Spy Mission

Broadway village which is part of the Cotswolds is beautiful to walk around with lots of shops and pubs to visit in between finding clues. The Trail includes an opportunity for a longer walk to Broadway Tower and there is a playground half way round.

1.5 miles walking and 2 hours approx– accessible for wheelchairs.

Bromsgrove Lost Treasure

The Trail starts and finishes in the beautiful Sanders park which has a state of the art children’s play area as well as other amenities including a cafe, skate park and putting green. Can park in one place and make a whole day of it!

1.5 miles walking and 2 hours approx – accessible for wheelchairs.

Droitwich Spa Lost Treasure

This route has some great picnic places either by the canal in Vines Park near the start of the trail or in the Lido Park towards the end. There is an outdoor salt water lido and a nature reserve as part of the Lido Park as well as other amenities including a playground. There is a lot historical interest in the town as well as many of the common high street shops.

2 miles walking and 2 hours approx – accessible for wheelchairs.

Evesham Lost Treasure

The Trail takes in the historic buildings of Evesham as well as the riverside with its many attractions. The park by the River Avon would be great for a picnic.

This is one of our shorter, easier Trails.

1.5 miles walking and 1.5 hours approx – accessible for wheelchairs.

Great Malvern Murder Mystery

Great Malvern is a delight with stunning views of the Severn Valley and quaint craft, antique and second hand book shops.There is a point on the walk where it would be easy to divert up into the Malvern Hills. The town is very hilly! There is a park near the end with a playground.

2 miles and 2 hours approx – only suitable for very light pushchairs.

Inkberrow Murder Mystery

The Trail is designed to start in Astwood Bank, move onto Feckenham and finish in Inkberrow at the pub made famous by The Archers on BBC Radio4. However, it can be easily done in three parts by starting in any of these places. There is a playground at the beginning of the Trail.

This is one of the three driving Trails in Worcestershire

2 miles walking and 2 hours approx. There is about 6 miles of driving in total. Suitable for light pushchairs.

Kidderminster Murder Mystery

The River Stour and the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal both flow through Kidderminster town centre which has been substantially redeveloped in recent years. The Trail starts in Weavers Wharf so you can combine a shopping spree with your walk.

2 miles and 2 hours approx. Suitable for light pushchairs.

Pershore Lost Treasure

Pershore is on the River Avon and famed for its elegant Georgian architecture and magnificent Abbey. The town has many specialist shops and many of its buildings are listed and of historic interest.  The level Trail will take you through the High Street and round the Abbey and through a park with a play area. The Trail starts and finishes by the river with picnic tables set up.

2 miles and 2 hours approx. Suitable for light pushchairs.

Stourport-on-Severn Lost Treasure

A popular tourist destination as a consequence of the development of canals. With its Georgian canal heritage and picturesque location on the River Severn, the town offers a wealth of leisure attractions on and by the water.  Starts and finishes by the canal and river area, with the opportunity to try out a giant trampoline and peek into a newly developed nature reserve.

1.5 miles and 2 hours approx. Suitable for very light pushchairs.

Tenbury Wells Spy Mission

A small ancient market town close to the borders of Herefordshire and Shropshire. Tenbury Wells nestles peacefully in the under-explored beautiful Teme Valley. The Trail ends in a park which is a great place for a picnic in good weather!

2 miles and 2 hours approx. Suitable for wheelchairs.

Upton upon Severn Spy Mission

A small town of great character and charm which offers a wide variety of shops and activities and many pubs and eating places. The Trail takes you past various historical buildings, through the town centre and alongside the river. 

1.5 miles and 2 hours approx. Suitable for wheelchairs.

Worcester Murder Mystery

The compact city centre of Worcester is ideal for strolling, sightseeing and shopping. The Trail starts at The Guildhall, takes you through the Cathedral and down to the River Severn and back up to the High Street.

If you don’t know Worcester, it would be better to do this Trail before you do the Worcester & the Riverside Trail.

1.5 miles and 2 hours approx. Suitable for wheelchairs.

Worcester and the Riverside Spy Mission

The Trail starts and finishes at the delightful Cripplegate Park close to the county cricket ground. It takes in part of the City centre, views of the racecourse and cathedral and riverside walks

If you don’t know Worcester, it would be better if you did the Worcester Murder Mystery before doing this one.

This is the longest Trail in the Worcestershire catalogue.

2.5 miles and 2.5 hours approx. Suitable for wheelchairs.

Worcester in Pictures

This Trail has been written with younger members of the family in mind as it is purely around the pedestrian parts of Worcester city centre.  Perhaps suitable for Dad and kids whilst Mum goes shopping!

1.5 miles and 1.5 hour approx

Worcester’s Trail of Two Bridges

A lovely off road Trail suitable for cycling or walking along the river. The Trail starts by the viaduct car park and heads over Sabrina Bridge and then back along to Diglis Bridge and the newly developed area by the canal.

3 miles long and will take around 2.5 hours to walk and less to cycle!