Urgent
Extreme Heat Warning
Due to the forecast temperatures, the following walks have been CANCELLED: Thursday Short Walk on 9th July. Group C Saturday 11th July
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Group B walk on Saturday 11th July
will be at The Hampstall Inn, not Bodenham Arboretum as previously advertised.
View related walk →Kidderminster Stride and Stroll
An organised walking group dedicated to improving health and wellbeing across the Wyre Forest district.
Out and About
Stourport flowers, July 2025
Walking group structure and details
THURSDAY SHORT WALKS - Start at 11 am. Walks are no longer that 45 minutes. GROUP A - Start time 10 am. Usual length is 6 to 7.5 miles. Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours. Stiles usually and steep inclines occasionally. GROUP B - Start time 10 am. Usual length is 5 to 6 miles. Duration 2 Hours. Stiles usually and inclines occasionally. GROUP C - Start time 10:30 am. Usual length is 4 to 5 miles. Duration 2 Hours. Stiles occasionally. GROUP D - Start time 10:30 am. Usual length is 3 to 4 miles. Duration 2 Hours. Few Stiles. Routes are pre-walked mid week to check for risks, obstructions and weather damage. Group walk details are added to the website 'Cards' after the pre walks.
About Our Group
Kidderminster Stride and Stroll is an organised walking group dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of its participants by walking safely, comfortably and within a happy, pleasant atmosphere. Our walks are generally held within the Wyre Forest district or other nearby areas in North Worcestershire, Staffordshire or Shropshire.
See our walksFeatured in The Bridge
We were recently featured in The Bridge, the local community magazine for Bewdley.
Read the article Walker Registration
All walkers, both new and existing, are required to register with Worcestershire Health Walks. Please put the group as "Kidderminster Stride and Stroll".
Registration FormWalker Numbers
2025 showed a healthy number of walkers. See our attendance report for full details.
Walks ReportBenefits of Walking
Learn more about how regular walking can improve your health, fitness, and overall wellbeing.
Learn MoreJuly–December Walk List
Download the printable PDF version of our walks for July to December.
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