The Martley Circular Walk

	Martley is a busy rural village of some 1200 inhabitants. It is clear that there has been a settlement in this area for thousands of years. This Circular Walk starts and finishes at St. Peter's Church, a Norman church situated at the heart of the village and is home to some unique wall frescos and the oldest set of six bells in the country.

From here the walk follows several lanes and tracks crossing fields and farmland before joining the Worcestershire Way to reach the spectacular Rodge Hill. The walk wends its way up onto the scarp of the hill, the highest part of the walk, which offers marvellous views over the Worcestershire countryside.

The walk also takes in part of the River Teme with its steep sides and wooded dingle valleys. It is a haven for many types of wildlife including otters and migrating salmon.

The walk is indicated by the wheeling 'Buzzard' waymark, simply follow these and the direction arrows and you won't get lost.

Route Information:

Start and finish at St. Peter's Church car park. 6 ¼  miles / 10 km, approx 3 – 4 hours.  Grid reference: SO 756597.

Additional Facilities and Information:

• Limited car park
• Information boards
• 24 gates and 7 stiles
• A challenging walk with level and sloping ground
• Includes some steep sections

GPS ref: WR66QA

OS Maps:

OS Explorer Map 204 'Worcester and Droitwich Spa'.

Download Martley Circular Walk leaflet