Portway

Settlement in Worcestershire / Warwickshire Bromsgrove

England

Portway

Alcester Road at the junction of the M42 Credit: David Howard

Portway is a small village located on the border between Worcestershire and Warwickshire in England. Situated in the picturesque countryside, it is surrounded by rolling hills and verdant farmlands. The village is part of the Redditch borough and falls under the jurisdiction of the Bromsgrove district council.

With a population of around 500 residents, Portway offers a peaceful and close-knit community atmosphere. The village is primarily residential, consisting of traditional cottages and newer housing developments. The local architecture reflects the area's rural charm, with many buildings featuring exposed brickwork and thatched roofs.

Despite its tranquil setting, Portway benefits from good transport links. The nearby A441 road provides easy access to both Redditch and Bromsgrove, which offer a range of amenities including shopping centers, supermarkets, and leisure facilities. The village also has a bus service connecting it with other nearby towns and villages.

Portway is surrounded by natural beauty, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. The Worcestershire and Warwickshire countryside offers ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and horse riding. Additionally, the nearby Lickey Hills Country Park provides stunning panoramic views and a tranquil environment for walkers and nature lovers.

While Portway itself does not have many amenities, the neighboring villages and towns offer a wider range of services, including schools, healthcare facilities, and recreational activities. Overall, Portway is a charming and picturesque village that provides a peaceful and idyllic setting for its residents.

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Portway Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.3503/-1.884133 or Grid Reference SP0772. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Alcester Road at the junction of the M42

David Howard

Forshaw Park Farm on Poolhead Lane

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Across the Cole Valley

The River Cole marks the border between Warwickshire and Worcestershire

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Former granary at Forshaw Park Farm

Originally built in the 17th century, and used variously as a granary and cartshed over the next 300-400 years; there are 2 dog kennels built in beneath the 19th century steps at this gable end. It's now been tastefully converted to a holiday let, and is called The Coach House. Grade II listed Link

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in 1988.

Richard Law

Forshaw Park Farmhouse

The farmhouse seen here is 18th century in origin with a timber frame, albeit with alterations and extensions over the years. It was Grade II listed Link

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in 1988, and is noted for a number of remaining features, including an open fireplace and a queen strut roof. A large barn of similar vintage at the rear is included in the listing details.

Richard Law

An apparently pointless gateway

Set back a few yards from the existing road edge and hedge, but with a hardcore track leading to it from the road. Purpose currently unclear.

Richard Law

'Park homes' at Oak Tree Farm

A substantial development of chalet-style park homes at Oak Tree Farm.

Richard Law

OS benchmark - Tanner's Green, bridge over R Cole

An OS cutmark on the parapet of the bridge on Mill Lane which, rather unusually, is on the 'outside' of the bridge rather than facing the road. Last levelled by the OS in 1965 at 145.39m above Ordnance Datum Newlyn.

Richard Law

Hob Hill trig

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Iain Macaulay

Rose and Crown, Portway

This restaurant is on a busy road.

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Forshaw Park Farm

An interesting mixture of converted and original buildings beside Poolhead Lane.

David Stowell

Earlswood Trading Estate

Situated in Poolhead lane, some way from Earlswood itself.

David Stowell

End of life vehicle depollution centre

Situated at the junction of Juggins Lane with Foreshaw Heath Lane. The elaborate description on the sign seems out of keeping with the view through the entrance.

David Stowell

Building work at Fairwood

Developments taking place beside the lane which links under the M42 with the present route of Foreshaw Heath lane. Until the M42 was constructed this was probably a busier thoroughfare.

David Stowell

Horse & Jockey, Blackoak

David Stowell

View from Watery Lane

Although still not far from the southern edge of the West Midlands conurbation and despite being clipped by the M42 on its southern boundary this square is predominantly uninhabited open farmland.

David Stowell

Juggins Lane junction

With a multitude of "for sale" signs. Juggins Lane is a dead end serving to a residential park so this is the only opportunity to catch the eye of potential passing business.

David Stowell