Defford

Civil Parish 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 civil parish located in Worcestershire, England. Situated approximately 6 miles southeast of the city of Worcester, Defford is a rural village with a population of around 500 residents. The parish covers an area of about 6 square miles and is bordered by the River Avon to the east.

Defford is known for its picturesque countryside, with rolling hills, farmland, and meandering streams. The village itself is characterized by a mix of traditional stone cottages and more modern houses. It has a small but active community, with several local amenities including a village hall, a primary school, and a pub.

One of the notable landmarks in Defford is the Defford Airfield, which was originally established as a Royal Air Force (RAF) base during World War II. Today, the airfield is privately owned and used for private aviation and gliding activities.

The village is well-connected by road, with the A4104 passing through Defford, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities. The nearby Pershore railway station also offers convenient rail links to Worcester, Birmingham, and other major cities.

Defford is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an attractive destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers numerous walking and cycling routes, providing opportunities to explore the stunning Worcestershire landscape. Additionally, the nearby Bredon Hill provides panoramic views and is a popular spot for hiking and picnicking.

Overall, Defford is a charming and tranquil village, offering a peaceful rural lifestyle while still being within easy reach of urban amenities.

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Defford Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.087395/-2.135321 or Grid Reference SO9043. 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