Defford

Settlement in Worcestershire Wychavon

England

Defford

The old main road The old A4104 has now become a parking lot and storage space at this end. Still a right of way, but barely accessible over a large mound of earth. — The old main road Credit: Trevor Rickard

Defford is a small village located in the county of Worcestershire, England. Situated approximately five miles southeast of the town of Pershore, Defford is nestled amidst the picturesque countryside of the county. The village is part of the Wychavon district and falls under the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Historically, Defford has predominantly been an agricultural community, with farming playing a vital role in its economy. However, in recent years, it has also seen a rise in residential development, attracting new inhabitants seeking a peaceful and rural lifestyle.

The village itself is characterized by its charming and quaint atmosphere, with a mix of traditional cottages and more modern houses. It boasts a close-knit community that takes pride in maintaining the beauty and tranquility of the area. Defford is also home to the St. James' Church, a beautiful historic building that serves as a focal point for the village.

Despite its small size, Defford offers various amenities to its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub, providing a sense of community and opportunities for social gatherings.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. Additionally, Defford's location offers easy access to nearby towns and cities, including Worcester, Malvern, and Cheltenham, ensuring residents have access to a wider range of amenities and services.

Overall, Defford is a charming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle amidst the beautiful Worcestershire countryside.

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Defford Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.088736/-2.117839 or Grid Reference SO9243. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The old main road

The old A4104 has now become a parking lot and storage space at this end. Still a right of way, but barely accessible over a large mound of earth.

Trevor Rickard

Landing strip near Woodmancote

This marker denotes the eastern end of the private grass landing strip to the north of the village. Large barns serving as hangars on the left. The Malvern Hills in the distance (the Worcestershire Beacon is just above the wind sock). See SO9043 : Landing strip near Woodmancote for the reverse view.

Trevor Rickard

Farm track near Defford

Heading east with Bredon Hill on the right. The landowner here kindly allows access along several permitted pathways, not just the public rights of ways like this one.

Trevor Rickard

Path to woodland near Porter's Ashbed

Looking north-west to an isolated wood near the Defford airfield. The landowner kindly allows access to this wood and several other private paths nearby. The public footpath ends at the corner of the wood, but a sign there reads "Visitors are permitted to enjoy this space, so long as dogs are kept under control and no wildlife, timber or flora are disturbed. No horse riding or motor vehicles please". I found the area most relaxing and at this time of year there are bluebells flowering in the wood.

Trevor Rickard

Seat at the end of the landing strip

At the west end of the light aircraft landing strip is a seat with a view across flat farmland to the Malvern Hills.

Trevor Rickard

Landing strip near Woodmancote

View east from the end of the grass runway. The large barns serving as hangars are beyond the oilseed rape crop on the right. See SO9143 : Landing strip near Woodmancote for the other end of the strip.

Trevor Rickard