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Hallow

2:22pm Monday 13th August 2012

Everything changes. Newly reopened paths after years of work have seen some benefits, as JULIE ROYLE’s route shows.

Castlemorton Common

11:19am Monday 12th March 2012

MOST of this beautiful walk is on access land so you can vary the route to suit your own requirements.

Inkberrow

8:46am Monday 27th February 2012

Follow paths to see fallow deer. JULIE ROYLE takes an eight-mile route through woods where the shy creatures can often be spotted in large numbers

St Weonards

9:17am Monday 23rd January 2012

Good base to explore hamlets. JULIE ROYLE takes a nine-mile route from the village of St Weonards and finds plenty to take her interest nearby

Old Hills

9:10am Monday 16th January 2012

On the hunt for good walks. JULIE ROYLE says that Old Hills, once part of a large hunting forest, offers a little bit of colour in the bleak January landscape

Bransford

12:40pm Saturday 7th January 2012

Plenty of nice surprises. JULIE ROYLE takes an enjoyable stroll around Bransford to take in beautiful views, a mediaeval chapel and much more besid

Malvern Hills

3:29pm Wednesday 4th January 2012

Brace yourself for 2012. JULIE ROYLE welcomes the new year with a short but breathtaking jaunt around the Malvern Hills

North Worcester

2:47pm Wednesday 9th November 2011

Hidden canalside stroll. JULIE ROYLE explores woodland and farmland on the edge of Worcester that cannot be seen from nearby industrial estates

Bosbury

3:28pm Monday 31st October 2011

Hone your cider knowledge. JULIE ROYLE leads the way through Herefordshire orchards and past farmland with Highland cattle and Hereford calves

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Monkwood Green

3:21pm Monday 17th October 2011

Seeking out sculptures. JULIE ROYLE takes a five-mile route to a wood that you’re unlikely to find on a map but which is full of surprises

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Ripple

11:00am Wednesday 12th October 2011

Carvings are worth the trip. JULIE ROYLE takes us on a route to the tiny village of Ripple, where the church is renowned for its 15th-century misericords

Martley

10:02am Wednesday 5th October 2011

You’ll be made very welcome. JULIE ROYLE takes a circular walk around the village of Martley where a dedicated group of volunteers help keep paths open

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Droitwich

12:15pm Monday 26th September 2011

Stroll might surprise you. Worcester News reader Ted Juke asked JULIE ROYLE to find a walk that would mark the restoration of the Droitwich Canal

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Buttonoak

11:35am Monday 19th September 2011

Beautiful part of the forest JULIE ROYLE heads off on a glorious 15-mile journey that takes in the Severn Way, the Shropshire Way and the Geopark Way

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Fladbury

11:17am Monday 12th September 2011

Enjoy the exercise. Follow JULIE ROYLE on a route through a post-industrial landscape that’s now rich in wildlife

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Bringsty Common

11:29am Monday 5th September 2011

Winning combination. JULIE ROYLE says there’s plenty to admire on this walk – hills, orchards and a herd of enormous pigs

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Tenbury

8:33am Wednesday 31st August 2011

Stunning panorama. JULIE ROYLE has to fight her way through obstacles to enjoy some of the best views in the area

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Spetchley

12:00pm Thursday 25th August 2011

Mind the nettles. JULIE ROYLE treads carefully on a sometimes difficult but ultimately worthwhile route

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Bridgnorth

11:21am Monday 22nd August 2011

Fine views on the way JULIE ROYLE travels to a town full of interest which is set in beautiful countryside

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North Malvern

11:26am Tuesday 9th August 2011

Woods and orchards JULIE ROYLE sets out to explore the pretty countryside that lies just to the north of Malvern

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Honeybourne

9:30am Monday 1st August 2011

Make a border foray JULIE ROYLE heads towards the Cotswolds and expoloring beautiful villages long the way

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Malvern Common

11:15am Monday 25th July 2011

Chance to enjoy wildlife. JULIE ROYLE steps out to explore the beautiful area between Malvern Wells and Hanley Swan

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Ironbridge and Much Wenlock

12:05pm Monday 18th July 2011

Fine countryside to enjoy JULIE ROYLE takes us on a walk which links two of the West Midlands’ most delightful towns

Wadborough

12:39pm Monday 11th July 2011

Enjoy it while you can. JULIE ROYLE says this permissive path through stately Croome Park may only be open for another year

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Cotheridge

10:02am Monday 4th July 2011

Mind the wild flowers. JULIE ROYLE leads the way on a figure-of-eight stroll over land that is a favourite with insects

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Dormston

10:08am Monday 27th June 2011

Stroll alongside history. Follow JULIE ROYLE and you’ll see a spectacular timber-framed farmhouse and church tower

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Golden Valley - Peterchurch

10:47am Monday 20th June 2011

Golden day in prospect. JULIE ROYLE steps out along a route where the scenery can be enjoyed at any time of the year

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Monk Wood

11:57am Monday 13th June 2011

Stray from the path JULIE ROYLE suggests walkers use Monk Wood nature reserve to explore the wider countryside

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Hanbury, Droitwich

11:02am Monday 6th June 2011

Enjoy distant vistas JULIE ROYLE says walkers can admire panoramic views and a glimpse of spectacular Mere Hall

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Mickleton

11:15am Monday 23rd May 2011

Call in at the church and count the mice Join Julie Royle on this walk along the edge of the Cotwolds and clamber to a county’s highest point

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Harvington

10:15am Monday 16th May 2011

Enjoy woods, valleys and a historic house. Join Julie Royle on this easy walk which goes past one of the loveliest old houses in all of Worcestershire

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Inkberrow - Gannow Wood

12:24pm Tuesday 10th May 2011

Deer, owls, wild garlic and beautiful bluebells. You’ll discover a rich variety of plants and animals on a walk which takes in an ancient wood. By Julie Royle

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Elmley Castle

3:40pm Wednesday 4th May 2011

Home of men who helped quash rebels. Julie Royle starts this week’s walk at Elmley Castle, whose residents defeated Simon de Montfort’s army

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Stiperstones National Nature Reserve

2:23pm Wednesday 4th May 2011

Head upwards for a devilishly good view. Join Julie Royle on what is undoubtedly one of her favourite walks in the whole of the West Midlands

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Pershore

11:39am Monday 11th April 2011

Enjoy masses of wild flowers in the woods. Julie Royle skirts Pershore to follow a pretty springtime route through a nature reserve and across wetlands

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Broadheath

11:54am Monday 4th April 2011

Wetland area awash with birds and flowers. Julie Royle says walkers will enjoy glimpsing pools among the trees on a route through woods and farmland

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Painswick

11:25am Monday 28th March 2011

Paradise and 99 yew trees will inspire you. Julie Royle has nothing but praise for the quality of footpaths on this pretty journey through the Cotswolds

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Combegreen Common

2:58pm Monday 21st March 2011

Haymeadow famous for its wild daffodils. Julie Royle enjoys the spring flowers and magnificent trees on a walk beginning at Combegreen Common

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Feckenham

10:16am Monday 14th March 2011

Haven for wildlife in among the reed beds. Julie Royle heads for Feckenham and spots grebe, lapwings and roe deer on trust-owned nature reserve

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Abbotswood

11:07am Monday 28th February 2011

Pretty church in area that was all orchards. At the request of a Worcester News reader Julie Royle leads the way on a picturesque route with good views

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Cleobury Mortimer

11:55am Tuesday 22nd February 2011

Choose a route that will make you happy. Julie Royle takes a journey through flower-rich pastureland and enjoys the view from Bayton’s parish church

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Eckington Wharf

12:46pm Monday 14th February 2011

Popular footpaths are well worth following. Julie Royle recommends two circular journeys through countryside along the banks of the river Avon

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Holt Heath

12:54pm Monday 7th February 2011

Woodland stroll has a brush with history. Take a walk through two areas of ancient woodland which Julie Royle says can be enjoyed at any time of the year

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Broadway

9:40am Monday 24th January 2011

If you like your history you will love this walk. There is so much to interest people of all ages on this stroll around Broadway, as Julie Royle reports

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Stratford Upon Avon

11:21am Monday 17th January 2011

Hillside welcome in Shakespeare’s town. Julie Royle says now might be the time to visit Stratford – while there aren’t so many tourists in the area

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Southstone

11:01am Monday 10th January 2011

How about a picnic at Southstone Rock? Follow Julie Royle and you’ll come to one of the most extraordinary natural sights in all of Worcestershire

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