PWM2 Astwood to Hanbury Wharf, Droitwich

FREE TRIAL!

1 hour 45 minutes: 3.5 miles (5.6 km)

A very easy and tranquil walk along the towpath of the Worcester & Birmingham Canal to a pub and picnic spot. The canal is accessible at any time of the year but is especially beautiful in spring when it is lined with reeds and yellow irises. An in summer you can pick fruit as you go!

PWM1: Droitwich Canal and Monarch's Way, Fernhill Heath

1hr 30mins: 3miles (4.8km)

This lovely rural ramble takes you along quiet country lanes, canal towpaths and bridleways. There is plenty of wildlife to see along the canal and also numerous farms and an old corn mill on route. Boat trips can be taken along the canal from Droitwich.

PWM3 Devil's Spittleful Nature Reserve, Kidderminster

2 hours: 3.75 miles (6 km)

This fantastic walk takes you through two nature reserves, alongside a safari park and has great views of a steam railway! The tracks are good throughout and there is plenty of wildlife to spot on route too.

PWM4 Cannop Ponds, Forest of Dean

1 hour 45 minutes: 3.25 miles (5.2 km)

The Royal Forest of Dean is one of England 's few remaining ancient forests and was designated a national park in 1938. This walk takes you past two lakes and through oak and pine woodland. Look out for Mandarin ducks, Fallow deer and other wildlife.

PWM5 Fretherne to Splatt Bridge , Frampton on Severn

1 hour 30 minutes: 2.75 miles (4.4 km)

This is a lovely easy walk with a variety of scenery and architecture to see on route. There are ducks and boats to amuse the kids on the canal and a huge variety of wildlife on the marsh land surrounding the River Severn.

PWM6 The Severn Way , Upton upon Severn

2hrs: 3.75 miles (6km)

A riverside ramble through tranquil meadows on the banks of the Severn . The walk begins in Upton upon Severn a small town famous for it Jazz and Blues Music Festivals. Flooding is reknowned in this area so don't attempt this walk in periods of heavy rain!

PWM10 Waseley Hills, Birmingham

1.5hrs: 2.5 miles (4.5km)

Waseley Hills are located just outside Birmingham and are an area of grassy hills, ancient woodland, hedgerows and ponds. The panoramic views are spectacular and you can bag a summit with relative ease! Mainly grassy paths which can get pretty muddy, so ATPs only. Moderate inclines and 2 obstacles.

Contributed by Jo Wright

PWM9 Woodgate Valley, Birmingham

1.5hrs: 2.5 miles (4km)

Walk along the Bourn Brook in preserved farmland in Birmingham 's green belt. Woodgate valley is a haven of tranquillity with a café, playground and urban farm! Good, flat paths but there are a couple of rough patches that could be awkward for strollers.

Contributed by Jo Wright

PWM12 Kingsford Forest , Kinver

1.5hrs: 2 miles (3km)

Explore the tranquil forest of Kingsford , with its mix of woodland and splendid views over the southern end of Kinver Edge. Good paths throughout, though sandy and uneven in places with some steep inclines, so ATPs only.

Contributed by Jo Wright

PWM11 Kinver Edge

1.5hrs: 2 miles (3km)

A walk through lovely woodland on Kinver Edge – a high escarpment with great views over Worcestershire and Staffordshire. Rough paths, so ATPs only and there are moderate inclines and 2 gates to lift over. Unprotected drops, so little ones need to be closely guarded.

PWM13 Kinver to Kingsford

1.5hrs: 2 miles (3km)

Walk to Kingsford Forest via Kinver Edge taking in the wide views before exploring the woodland. ATPs only as paths are sandy and rocky, and there are some steep inclines. Unprotected cliff edges and two gates to lift over, avoidable via a road short cut. This route overlaps with PWM11 and PWM12.

Contributed by Jo Wright