Old Hills and Stanbrook Abbey Trail
This circular walk climbs to the viewpoint at Old Hills before visiting Stanbrook Abbey where you'll find a family fun trail.
The walk starts from the car park at Old Hills and follows a footpath west to the viewpoint. There's a trig point and fine views to the Malvern Hills and Worcester Cathedral from this elevated spot.
You then head around Woodsfield Farm to Deblin's Green and Kent's Green before coming to Stanbrook Abbey. The former Benedictine monastery is set within 26 acres of lovely grounds. There's a nice woodland trail to follow around the estate before following a country lane south past Callow End. The route then heads west along Pixham Ferry Lane to return to the Old Hills car park.
Postcode
WR2 4TQ - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsOld Hills and Stanbrook Abbey Ordnance Survey Map 
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Further Information and Other Local Ideas
To continue your walking you could pick up the Severn Way and head north into Worcester. Here you can enjoy an easy stroll along the towpath of the Worcester and Birmingham Canal.
The epic Three Choirs Way also runs through the area.
To the south are the historic settlements of Tewkesbury, Upton Upon Severn and Twyning where you can enjoy more waterside trails along the River Avon.
A few miles to the south there's the delightful village of Hanley Swan. The picturesque settlement includes a pretty village green, a pond, a 17th century pub and walking trails to neighbouring Hanley Castle where you can see the remains of the ancient fort.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Worcestershire Walks and the Malvern Hills Walks page.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Track from the car park on the Old Hills View north-east across the common land. Cars can park at the bottom in the car park or use the track to park on this section of common, which is a popular picnic spot.
Cottages at Old Hills. Nestled among the common land, just south of Callow End.
rig Point on the Old Hills. Looking north-west from this trig point, which is situated on an area of common land managed by the Malvern Hills Conservators.
Common land on the Old Hills. In the middle distance is Powick and on the horizon are the Abberley Hills.
Stanbrook Abbey. The Gothic Revival style abbey church was completed in 1871 to the designs of Pugin. The nuns settled here in 1838, but moved to Yorkshire on 21 May 2009.
Stanbrook Abbey. The nuns are moving from here to anew place in North Yorkshire. In the foreground is the local "Pole Elm Garage"
Worcester viewed from the Old Hills. View to the north from the Old Hills near Callow End. Worcester Cathedral can be seen in the middle distance to the left of centre, beyond the cathedral on the horizon are the Clent Hills.
Common land on the Old Hills. Looking south in an area often grazed by horses belonging to the nearby cottage.