Storridge

Settlement in Herefordshire

England

Storridge

Norrest Wood from the footpath The footpath entrance stile was somewhat overgrown when visited, but can just about be negotiated by those with long legs or decent balance. Look for a small gap in the hedge back from the road surface. — Norrest Wood from the footpath Credit: Peter Whatley

Storridge is a quaint village located in the county of Herefordshire, England. Situated in the Malvern Hills district, it is nestled within a picturesque landscape, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green countryside. With a population of around 300, it offers a peaceful and close-knit community environment.

The village dates back to medieval times and still retains much of its historic charm. Its architecture is a mix of traditional timber-framed cottages and more modern houses. Storridge is known for its well-preserved parish church, St. Mary's, which was built in the 12th century and offers visitors a glimpse into the village's rich heritage.

Despite its small size, Storridge provides several amenities for its residents. The village has a local pub, The Crown Inn, which serves as a social hub for both locals and visitors. Additionally, there is a village hall that hosts various community events and activities.

Nature enthusiasts will find plenty to explore in Storridge. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, offering numerous walking and hiking trails. The nearby Malvern Hills provide stunning panoramic views and are a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Storridge benefits from its proximity to larger towns such as Malvern and Worcester. These towns offer a wider range of amenities, including shops, supermarkets, schools, and healthcare facilities, which can be easily accessed by residents.

Overall, Storridge offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle, with its rich history, stunning natural surroundings, and a friendly community making it an attractive place to live or visit.

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Storridge Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.133581/-2.3613387 or Grid Reference SO7548. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Norrest Wood from the footpath

The footpath entrance stile was somewhat overgrown when visited, but can just about be negotiated by those with long legs or decent balance. Look for a small gap in the hedge back from the road surface.

Peter Whatley

Driveway to Birchwood House

Peter Whatley

Birchwood Common from Birchwood Lane

Peter Whatley

Birchwood Lane

This shows the 40 metre stretch of the lane used by the Geopark Way, which has just joined from the right, and turns right into a field at the track junction ahead, although it rejoins the lane for a while about a kilometre ahead.

Derek Harper

Geopark Way leaves Birchwood Lane

Larger sizes of this may reveal the pencil of light coming through the right-hand hedge where the Way follows Cradley footpath CD64 rather than the track to Birchwood House.

Derek Harper

Birchwood Common

From the junction where the Geopark Way leaves the lane as shown in SO7550 : Geopark Way leaves Birchwood Lane. This field is on a ridge.

Derek Harper

Birchwood Common

The field and trees are seen from a different direction in SO7450 : Birchwood Common.

Derek Harper

Birchwood Common

Looking right from SO7450 : Birchwood Common. The clump of tree on the left hides a pond.

Derek Harper

Birchwood Lane

Looking right from SO7450 : Birchwood Common along a lane in shadow from the wooded grounds of Birchwood Hall.

Derek Harper

Field on Geopark Way

Taken looking right from SO7549 : Stile on Geopark Way, on Cradley footpath CD62. The Way, having followed Birchwood lane for 40 metres (see SO7550 : Birchwood Lane and SO7550 : Geopark Way leaves Birchwood Lane), re-enters the same field on Cradley footpath CD64. However, electric fencing suggests that it is not permissible to take a short cut across the field.

Derek Harper

Stile on Geopark Way

On Cradley footpath CD62, with the Geopark Way logo visible on the waymark.

Derek Harper

Geopark Way at Old Norrest

The Way takes a rather eccentric course as it follows Cradley footpath CD62 around Old Norrest; see SO7550 : Geopark Way at Old Norrest, for instance.

Derek Harper

Geopark Way at Old Norrest

A reverse view of SO7550 : Geopark Way at Old Norrest. A damaged Geopark Way gives some semblance of authority to this route, the hand-painted directions over a stile lacking a cross-piece perhaps less so. This is Cradley footpath CD62.

Derek Harper

Old Norrest

The listed cottage Link

is also seen in SO7550 : Old Norrest.

Derek Harper

Geopark Way at Old Norrest

The Way follows painted arrows along Cradley footpath CD62.

Derek Harper

Geopark Way at Old Norrest

Looking right from SO7550 : Old Norrest past a willow as Cradley footpath CD62 - or 61, not quite sure which here - makes its way around the farm.

Derek Harper

Geopark Way at Old Norrest

Looking right from SO7550 : Geopark Way at Old Norrest, as the Way, following Cradley footpath CD61, seems to vanish in a sea of bracken. Ahead is a walnut grove.

Derek Harper