Section 1 of 4, North Worcestershire Path
Romsley to Cookley
7.3 miles (11.8 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: SO 944 801. Finish: SO 852 809. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 170 m of climbing and 398 m of descent; highest point 302 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Romsley.
- Bus stop
- Nimmings Turn, 560 m from the start. Directions SO 940 805
- Car parks
- Car park, 200 m from the start. Directions SO 943 802Walton Hill Car Park (S), 220 m from the start. Directions SO 942 802Walton Hill Car Park (N) (free), 310 m from the start. Directions SO 942 803
Getting back
The section finishes at Cookley. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Kinver Lane, 390 m from the finish. Directions SO 848 809
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 23%, gravel and tracks 16%; the rest (56%) isn't recorded.
About 20% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 8 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 1 gate, 1 stream crossing.
Steepest climb: about 48 m in a kilometre (1 in 21), starting 0.5 miles in.
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