Day 1: Arrive in Kington (transfer can be arranged from railway stations at Leominster or Hereford and overnight
Day 2: Kington to Weobley (11.9 miles) (19 km)
Day 3: Weobley to Bodenham (10.6 miles) (17 km)
Day 4: Bodenham to Bishop’s Frome (11.8 miles) (19 km)
Day 5: Bishop’s Frome to Great Malvern (10.8 miles) (19 km)
Day 6: Optional – Day spent in Great Malvern (rest day)
Day 6/7: Great Malvern to Upton-on-Severn (10.6 miles) (17 km)
Day 8: Upton-on Severn to Ashton-under-Hill (10.6 miles) (17 km)
Day 9: Ashton-under-Hill to Broadway Tower (13.3 miles) (21 km)
Day 10: Depart from Broadway
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The Wyche Way gives much scope for an extra day or a rest day. Malvern, in the middle of the walk, is ideal, with its size, its many charms and opportunities for relaxation, culture, history or just a bit of local Worcestershire hospitality in the many bars and cafes available for the visitor to sample.
Trips can be arranged to the Morgan Motor Factory where the Morgan sports car is still hand made today, and if relaxation is your thing after several days walking… why not try some therapeutic treatments at Malvern Spa – with its wonderful therapy pool/jaccuzzi with a view of the hills.
Malvern is famous for its water – there are over 100 springs around the town – which encouraged the pioneering of the water cure in Victorian times. Today visitors and locals alike fill their bottles at one of the springs because of the water’s health-giving properties – famous for having ‘nothing at all’ in it.
Malvern also has some of the country’s finest remaining gas lamps in working order. They are a source of great pride for the town, are beautiful to look at and give out a soft, gentle glow in the evening. They are reputed to have inspired C.S Lewis when he wrote The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and you will see a gas lamp on the frontispeice of every book. In recent years they have been fitted with automatic timers and light meters.
Accommodation is good quality, clean, comfortable, welcoming and selected from a range of small hotels, local inns and quality bed and breakfast accommodation.
Breakfast is provided with all accommodation and we will give you advice about local places for an evening meal within a short distance from your accommodation, or in-house where there are no local facilities. For lunch you will be recommended stops en-route, be provided with packed lunches in-house if there are no convenient stops, or you will be able to buy refreshments locally. This is a wonderful opportunity to sample the best of local cuisine!
By Air: Birmingham International Airport is the closest (transfers available).
By Rail – The nearest railways stations to Kington areLeominster and Hereford. For rail timetables and fares call National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950
If booking your tickets online, the trainline is a good service for finding the best value fares.
For Journey Planning contact Traveline Public Transport Info: 0871 200 2233 or www.traveline.org.uk
By Bus: There are several buses daily between Kington and Hereford.
By Coach: National Express Coaches link most major towns and cities in the UK. For details of departure times and to book tickets call 0871 781 8181 (or +44(0)8717 818181 from overseas) or visit National Express
By Car: If you wish to drive to Kington, arrangements can be made for secure parking and transfers at the end of the walk.
