From ancient woodland walks to windswept paths and accessible trails, the National Trust has revealed its top winter walking trails to enjoy in Worcestershire and Herefordshire.

Wrap up warm and adventure into the countryside with walks through beautiful landscapes. Blow away the cobwebs on a stroll along parkland paths and stretch your legs as you meander through historic gardens covered in sparkling frost.

Winter landscapes reveal the hidden delights of nature. Look for pawprints on muddy and frosty paths. Listen for crisp notes of bird song and spot woodland residents foraging in the silhouettes of bare trees and hedgerows.

A winter walk at a National Trust place isn’t complete until you’ve visited the tearoom to warm up with a hot drink and sweet treat or thawed out with a delicious bowl of soup.

Grab your walking boots and wellies and enjoy the delights of the outdoors this season with these top National Trust’s winter walks near you...

 

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Worcestershire

Clent Hills

The Clent Hills is a countryside haven in the heart of the Midlands with miles of footpaths, far-reaching views and scenic monuments. Blow away the cobwebs with a brisk walk on one of the many walking trails. A popular route is the Clent Hills short walk. This picturesque trail takes you to the top of Clent Hill, where the mysterious Four Stones can be found, and on a clear day, you’ll be rewarded with views of the Welsh Black Mountains.

Dogs on leads are welcome.

 

Croome

Stride out on a brisk winter walk into the acres of parkland at Croome. Framed with frost-gilded trees and far-reaching countryside views, discover the temples and follies that sit at the heart of the landscape. The 4-mile Conservation Walk takes a scenic tour of the parkland, with stops to enjoy the historic monuments along the way.

Dogs on leads are welcome in the parkland.

Mobility scooters and wheelchairs are available for loan. 

 

Hanbury Hall

Enjoy the crisp, clean air on a winter walk in Hanbury’s parkland before cosying up with a hot drink in the cafe. There are 400 acres of gardens, countryside and ancient woodland to explore with 3 way-marked routes, taking in the ever-changing light and frost-bitten mists of the Worcestershire countryside.

Dogs on leads are welcome in the parkland, courtyard and Stables cafe.

Mobility scooters and wheelchairs are available for loan.

 

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Herefordshire

Croft Castle and Parkland

Croft is best known for its impressive variety of ancient trees. Situated on the English-Welsh border, the park’s sweet chestnuts and 1,000-year-old Quarry Oak look particularly atmospheric at this time of year when the stark outlines of the bare branches frame the cold winter sky. There’s also the walled gardens, wild woodlands and even an Iron Age hillfort to explore.

Dogs on leads are welcome in the gardens and parkland and there’s a dog-friendly area in the cafe.

Shuttle service available.

Mobility scooters and wheelchairs are available for loan.

 

The Weir Garden

Open for weekend wanders during December and January, The Weir’s, riverside gardens and parkland have Roman ruins, frosty trails and sweeping views over the Wye Valley as well as a host of winter wildlife to spot.

Open weekends only during December and January.

Dogs on leads are welcome.

 

Berrington Hall

Berrington Hall, an 18th century mansion, sits at the heart of landscaped gardens, pleasure grounds and scenic parkland. Discover the ghostly sight of the bare trees in the Orchard, glittering with frost, and enjoy sweeping views across miles of countryside as you crunch along frosty paths. Relax and unwind on one of three picturesque way marked walks through the parkland which take in the tranquil serpentine lake.

Dogs are welcome on leads in the garden and parkland.

Mobility scooters and wheelchairs are available for loan.

 

Brockhampton

Bare trees and scattered dew give a new beauty to Brockhampton at this time of year. Accessible paths meander through the largest orchard cared for by the National Trust, while out in the wider parkland there are acres of woodland and parkland to explore, with far-reaching views across the frosty landscape.

Dogs on leads are welcome in the parkland and orchards.

Mobility scooters and wheelchairs are available for loan.