THERE WILL BE NO FURTHER WORKING GROUPS
FOLLOWING THE DISOLUTION OF THE ASSOCIATION
FOLLOWING THE DISOLUTION OF THE ASSOCIATION
Topping up ballast on the steps above Daniels Mill - Thursday 12th March 2020
Overgrowth had been cleared from the path by three members a week before the working group.
We carried about 1 tonne of ballast from the top of the steps and laid it to fill the depressions that have developed behind the steps, since they were built.
We carried about 1 tonne of ballast from the top of the steps and laid it to fill the depressions that have developed behind the steps, since they were built.
Waymarks and handrails - Thursday 12th March 2020
We installed two waymark posts on the path from Quatford to Sandyburn Road. We also investigated strengthening or replacing the handrail above a cliff, towards the top of the path, but the ground was solid rock. So, instead, we installed a handrail up the steps from Stourbridge Road, which were installed by the previous working group.
Steps leading from Stourbridge Road to the escarpment - Thursday 16th January 2020
We installed a flight of steps leading up from the top of Stourbridge Road onto the escarpment.
Cantern Brook and Hook Farm - Saturday 7th December 2019
This was a clearance walk, up Cantern Brook, along Cross Lane and then attempting to return over rights of way crossing the fields to Hook Farm.
We cleared a number of fallen trees across the path up Cantern Brook and cleared growth around stiles. Most of the stiles need replacing.
The fields back to Hook Farm had all been ploughed, with no attempt being made to mark or restore the rights of way. We had to return via the road.
We cleared a number of fallen trees across the path up Cantern Brook and cleared growth around stiles. Most of the stiles need replacing.
The fields back to Hook Farm had all been ploughed, with no attempt being made to mark or restore the rights of way. We had to return via the road.
Paths behind Quatford Castle - Thursday 7th November 2019
We cleared the path behind Quatford Castle on then down the valley to Quatford.
Paths to the south of Bridgnorth - Saturday 12th October 2019
An enjoyable 5km (3 mile) walk through the countryside to the south of Bridgnorth. During the walk we cleared the stiles, overhanging branches and undergrowth.
Paths to High Rock - Thursday 5th September 2019
We cleared the path from Wolverhampton Road to High Rock.
Paths above Queens Parlour and the Hermitage - Thursday 1st August 2019
We cleared the path along the top of the Hermitage escarpment.
Paths from Oldbury to Daniels Mill - Thursday 18th July 2019
We cut back the brambles from the path up from Daniels MIll and cleared the narrow rights of way up to Oldbury. A big job. Thanks for everyone's efforts.
From the Old Bridge to Daniels Mill - Thursday 4th July 2019
We cleared the path from the quayside, along the West bank of the River Severn, as far as Daniels Mill. Large areas of Japanese Knotweed are becoming established, which we cannot deal with. Advice and assistance from Shropshire Council will be required.
From Conduit Lane to and along the bypass - Thursday 20th June 2019
We cleared paths from Conduit Lane to the roundabout at the top of Ludlow Road, to the end of Oldbury Wells and across the fields to the Punchbowl Inn. Overhanging hedges were narrowing the paths in a number of places.
From Oldbury Church to beyond the Punchbowl Inn - Thursday 6th June 2019
A clearance walk across the fields to the Punchbowl Inn and on to the bypass, returning via paths close to the bypass. We cleared stiles and areas of overgrowth that needed attention. We also surveyed the gates and stiles on route and noted work that needs doing. A large ditch has been dug around fields beyond the Punchbowl and this is across the right of way at SO 700 928, as in the photos below. It is totally impassable for many people.
Below the Hermitage and to Queen's Parlour - Thursday 23rd May 2019
We cleared the path leading from below Queen's Parlour up beside the Hermitage caves and on to Wolverhampton Road. We also cleared back growth on the path from Wolverhampton Road to the Queen's Parlour.
Paths to High Rock - Saturday 4th May 2019
We cleared 5 fallen trees and areas of brambles along the paths leading to and around High Rock.
Hermitage Coppice to Stourbridge Road - Thursday 28th March 2019
Ten of us cleared the path along Hermitage Hill Coppice, from the reservoir to Stourbridge Road, including reinstating the right of way from the reservoir to the top of the path down to Lodge Lane, which had become overgrown. It is rewarding to see that nearby stretches of the path, that we have previously cleared, are being kept clear by ongoing use. Many stretches are now covered in flowers where brambles have been cleared. Thanks to all who have worked on these paths in the past and on this session.
Oldbury to Westwood - Saturday 16th February 2019
Five members cleared the stiles along 5km of paths to the south west of Oldbury, starting from Oldbury Church. Marvellous weather and tremendous scenery. We last cleared the route in 2018 and it is in good condition. The walk is described on our Walks page.
Cantern Brook - Thursday 24th January 2019
Eight of us cleared the steps leading down to the bridge over the brook and put down ballast. It's now a far less muddy route to follow.
We also cleared the bridge, levelled one of the small bridges on the path towards Cross Lane Head, improved the signage on the paths and removed a large tree fallen across one of the paths. Thanks to all those who attended.
We also cleared the bridge, levelled one of the small bridges on the path towards Cross Lane Head, improved the signage on the paths and removed a large tree fallen across one of the paths. Thanks to all those who attended.
Daniels Mill to Oldbury - Saturday 24th November 2018
Eight members constructed a further set of steps up the slope behind Daniels Mill. Not that many more to do now!
Conduit Lane and beyond the Punch Bowl - Thursday 25th October 2018
Six of us cleared the path from Conduit Lane to the bypass, on to the nursery on Ludlow Road, and beyond the Punch Bowl to Tiddlebrook.
You could include it in a 5km walk into the countryside, possibly including the Severn Valley Railway and the centre of Bridgnorth.
You could include it in a 5km walk into the countryside, possibly including the Severn Valley Railway and the centre of Bridgnorth.
Above Quatford - Wednesday 19th September 2018
Eight members cleared the rest of the path behind Quatford Castle and the top of the path from Quatford to Sandyburn Lane. This work completes a 9km circular route to the south of Bridgnorth, along the river Severn, up through the woods behind Quatford to Stanmore Country Park, and back to Bridgnorth over the escarpment, with great views over the town.
Behind Quatford Castle and along the Severn - Wednesday 5th September 2018
Thirteen members cleared the path behind Quatford Castle, leading from Old Worcester Road and the top of Church Lane, Quatford. We plan to complete this work and previous work on the path down to the Fox House, on our next clearance session on the 19th September.
Between High Rock and Wolverhampton Road - Wednesday 15th August 2018
8 of us cleared the paths around High Rock and along the top of the escarpment to Wolverhampton Road. A number of fallen trees were cleared from the paths and overhanging branches removed. Brambles and other overgrown were removed with the brush cutter. A great improvement and the paths cleared for the winter. We will return in future to address slippage of the path in one area.
Daniel's Mill to Oldbury - Wednesday 1st August 2018
We returned to the path above Daniel's Mill and cleared back the brambles and overgrowth from the path. With the aid of our new brush cutter (provided by Shropshire Council), 7 of us cleared the path in 1.5 hours. A great job.
Paths above the Hermitage and around Queen's Parlour - Wednesday 18th July 2018
7 members cleared the path above the Hermitage and around Queen's Parlour, including removing a couple of fallen trees and cutting back brambles, bracken and bushes on sections of the paths. Thanks to all.
Paths along Cantern Brook - Wednesday 4th July 2018
A group of 11 of us cleared the path along Cantern Brook, from Broseley Road (B4373) to the fields leading to St. Mary's Cottage. In dry weather this makes an enjoyable walk through the wood, and can be the start of a loop either via Tasley or via Astley Abbots back to Bridgnorth. Thanks to everyone who contributed.
Path from the A442 in Quatford to Sandyburn Lane - Wednesday 20th June 2018
6 members cleared most of the path through the wood above Quatford. We will be returning, possibly over winter, to complete the clearance, stabilise the path in a few places and improve the way marking.
The route of the path is not easy to follow in places and does not follow the exact line of the right of way shown on OS maps. The approximate line of the path can be seen at Route. Take the narrow path between fences from the lane. On crossing the stile, veer right and them immediately left to follow the path that is in line with the narrow path leading to the stile, and proceed along the valley. (Do not follow the path to the right leading up the slope.) Follow the path until you come to a large tree in a clearing. Then head somewhat to the left (do not follow the path at right angles in either direction and do not continue up the valley). The path at this point can be covered by bracken in summer, but you will soon come to a clearer path up the slope, passing a small cave on your left, and coming to a way marker at Sandyburn Lane.
The route of the path is not easy to follow in places and does not follow the exact line of the right of way shown on OS maps. The approximate line of the path can be seen at Route. Take the narrow path between fences from the lane. On crossing the stile, veer right and them immediately left to follow the path that is in line with the narrow path leading to the stile, and proceed along the valley. (Do not follow the path to the right leading up the slope.) Follow the path until you come to a large tree in a clearing. Then head somewhat to the left (do not follow the path at right angles in either direction and do not continue up the valley). The path at this point can be covered by bracken in summer, but you will soon come to a clearer path up the slope, passing a small cave on your left, and coming to a way marker at Sandyburn Lane.
Paths between Oldbury and Westwood - Wednesday 6th June 2018
10 people walked 2.5 miles from Oldbury to the South West, through Westwood, and looping back to Oldbury. We cut back all the stiles on the walk and used brush cutters to clear the path down to Mor Brook and along the verge of the road into Oldbury. Thanks to all who came.
This loop makes an enjoyable walk and the route can be viewed at Route. It can reached easily from Bridgnorth by walking up the path from behind the Severn Valley Railway, crossing the playing fields and then crossing the bridge over the bypass.
This loop makes an enjoyable walk and the route can be viewed at Route. It can reached easily from Bridgnorth by walking up the path from behind the Severn Valley Railway, crossing the playing fields and then crossing the bridge over the bypass.
Daniel's Mill to Oldbury - Tuesday 15th May 2018
4 of us added another flight of steps and two sections of retained path. Work on about 3/4 of the path up the slope has now been completed. This has been a major improvement since January. Thanks to everyone who has contributed. We will return to complete this path over the next winter.
Oldbury and the bypass - Saturday 21st April
6 members cleared paths around Oldbury and along the bypass, removing a few large branches crossing the paths and cutting back areas where new growth would block paths over the summer. Work on the path at Daniel's Mill was postponed due to shortage of materials.
Paths around Daniel's Mill - Tuesday 20th March 2018
5 members walked a number of local paths, including paths along the River Severn, and cleared branches and undergrowth.
A second group of 5 continued work on the steps down the slope above Daniels Mill and made a lot of progress in about 4 hours, with the help of some of the walkers on their return. We have now completed work on about 2/3 of the slope and will return to finish the remainder over the rest of the year.
A second group of 5 continued work on the steps down the slope above Daniels Mill and made a lot of progress in about 4 hours, with the help of some of the walkers on their return. We have now completed work on about 2/3 of the slope and will return to finish the remainder over the rest of the year.
Daniel's Mill to Oldbury - Saturday 17th February 2018
6 of us installed a lot more steps up the slope behind Daniel’s Mill and cleared nearby paths. Installing the steps took us only 1.5 hours, by which time we had used up a full bag of ballast. We have now completed about half of the path - two more working groups later in the year will be required to complete improving the path. Thanks to everyone for taking part.
Daniel's Mill to Oldbury - Tuesday 16th January 2018
A group of 10 volunteers cleared a new route for the path on the slope behind Daniel's Mill, moving the route by a few meters to avoid land slippage. We also installed three new steps at the top of the slope. More steps will be installed on the steepest parts of the slope later in the year, probably starting on the next working group in February. Thanks to everyone who contributed.
Queen's Parlour - Saturday 2nd December 2017
The working group cleared the path along the top of the escarpment to the east of Bridgnorth, from Wolverhampton Road, past Queen's Parlour, and on to the reservoir above Hermitage Hill. A group of 13 volunteers cleared the path in just 2 hours. Thanks to all of them.
Bypass to Tiddlebrook - Tuesday 3rd October 2017
The working group cleared the footpaths between Conduit Lane and Tiddlebrook, via the Punchbowl Inn. It also installed a gate in a new fence on the route. It's encouraging to see how much can be achieved by seven people in less than 3 hours. Thanks to all who came.