St Kenelm's Way
A long distance path of 50 miles in the West Midlands and north Cotswolds, linking the Clent Hills of south Birmingham, where St Kenelm enjoyed his days, with Winchcombe, where he was laid to rest. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Chapel Farm, Clent
Distance: 50 miles (80 km)
Grid Ref: SO 94338 80606
Climbing: 1,084 metres
Walk time: 20-25 hours
Days: 4-5
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
219 Wolverhampton, Dudley, Stourbridge and Kidderminster
204 Worcester and Droitwich Spa
205 Stratford-upon-Avon, Evesham and Alcester
OL45 The Cotswolds
204 Worcester and Droitwich Spa
205 Stratford-upon-Avon, Evesham and Alcester
OL45 The Cotswolds
Summary:
St Kenelms's Way traces a route of 50 miles through Saxon Worcestershire from Clent to Winchcombe in the Cotswolds.
Following field and woodland paths and a stretch of the scenic Worcester - Birmingham canal, the walk undulates past historic villages to the half way stage at Upton Snodsbury and from Wyre Piddle the Avon is followed to historic Pershore.
A Saxon ridgeway over Bredon Hill and the Salt Way climbing above Hailes provide views back to Clent and the descent to St Kenelm's Well at Winchcombe is an exhilarating finale.
The legend of Kenelm was first recorded by a monk at Worcester Abbey and tells of the murder of the young Prince while on a hunting trip in the forests of Clent from the Mercian palace at Winchcombe.
(Courtesy: John Price)
Useful Links:
A comprehensive guide by John Price
Trail Guide by Gerry Stewart
About St Kenelm
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