Worsell Wood circular walk from the Harp Inn is one of our favourite routes. The Harp Inn is situated at the top of a hill (832 feet) so we have rated it as medium difficulty as the return portion of the walk does involve a climb. You can park here if you want an easier walk.
Worsell Wood Circular Walk
Distance: Approximately 5 miles
Time: Approximately 90 minutes
Highest elevation: 994 feet (optional)
Difficulty: Medium
Dog Friendly: Partially. There is livestock in adjacent fields.
Features: Trees, hill, water.
Directions to Worsell Wood from the Harp Inn
- Turn left out of the Harp Inn and continue straight. You will pass St Stephens church on your right, followed by a row of houses and bungalows on your left.
- After half a mile, take the turning on your left and follow the winding road downhill through Burlingjobb to the B4594.
- Cross the B4594 and walk straight ahead to the end of Hunter lane.
- (Here, a right turn will take you to Hanter Hill, the Offa’s Dyke Path and the monkey puzzle trees – posts coming soon)
- Worsell Wood is on the left, past the residential house and through a gate.
- From here you can complete a circuit of Worsell Wood in either direction – turn right if you want to compete the steepest incline at the beginning, rather than the end.
- Alternatively, turn right and pass through the gate to climb to the peak.
- Gilwern Brook flows past Worsell Wood at the north-east. This can be fast flowing after heavy rain.
- Return to the Harp Inn for a cold drink via Hunter Lane and Burlingjobb.
- Alternatively – to reduce the difficulty, drive down and park by the access point on the B5494.
When to Visit Worsell Wood
Worsell Wood is a suitable walk all year round. Due to overhanging trees, the paths stay relatively mud free, even after a particularly wet period.
We especially recommend Worsell Wood in the spring when the ground is blanketed in bluebells and wild garlic.
You can see this walk and others on Google Maps:
