The project will develop and promote a new 42 mile long 'Rail Trail' linking Malvern to Honeybourne using existing public rights of way to connect all 8 stations on the 'Cotswold Line'. The route will be developed, tested and risk assessed by volunteers in our partner organisation the Worcestershire Ramblers and in consultation with the PROW team at Worcestershire County Council.
The route and it's walking guide maps will help equip the Worcestershire Community Railway Partnership's website with high quality downloadable content. Unlike a printed guidebook this will enable free and easier access to a wider audience for mapping and written directions as well a KML and GPX files for smartphones and GPS devices. It will also provide a platform for subsequent updating and for the potential development of additional walking routes between and from individual stations.
To raise public awareness and encourage use a summary leaflet will be produced for distribution at local tourist offices, stations etc. Posters with QR codes can also be developed for display at stations and other suitable local venues.
Opportunities will also be taken to promote the route and website thorugh social media, press publicity and with local groups. It is already intended to offer the walk as a 3-day trail at next years Malvern (May) and Evesham (July) Walking Festivals and as a series of three 1-day walks for local Ramblers Groups.
The routes
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