The Fold needs your feedback!
Our beautiful nature trails need vital funding for repair work and development.
We are reaching out to our community to hear your feedback on the nature trails, what you love and what we can improve!
If you visit us, please take 5 minutes to complete the form below and share your opinions
Customer Questionnaire
Take some time out to reconnect with Nature…
The Fold Nature Trails
Looking for a great place to walk the dogs, meet a friend for a catch-up and get out in the fresh air or a local spot to regularly bring the kids to explore the changing seasonal nature trails?
Look no further. The Fold nature trails are the perfect place to disconnect from our busy lives, screens and from being stuck indoors. The trails are open 7 days a week, all days of the year.
The trails at The Fold have been established since 2015 in co-operation with Worcestershire Countryside Service. Worcester Roots Youth Charity have developed a trail along the line of the old Bromyard railway. Various parts of our trail network follow existing rights of way or use permitted access to areas such as the Tank Lake that were formerly closed to walkers.
We request walkers to respect our countryside and follow the country code. Some simple rules will allow everyone to enjoy the nature trails and to keep nature alive and thriving.
Car Parking
To help us maintain the car park and trails there is an optional suggested donation of £3 per car. The donation box & ‘tap to pay’ reader is located at the entrance to the nature trail.
Dog Walking
There are two dog poo bins for four legged friend’s waste to be disposed of. One is at the car park entry gateway near the parking donation point. Another is located near the entrance to the railway trail, next to Holywell field (marked with care farm signage on the gate). Both bins are bring red and have a picture of a dog on them, so they cannot be missed.
We asked dog owners to please be responsible and use the bins provided to keep the trails clear for all visitors.
The Lake Trail
This trail is around ¾ of a mile and takes you to the beautiful and peaceful Tank Lake area. Here, you have stunning views of the Malvern Hills and surrounding area, can watch the wild birds, and enjoy the wild flowers and reeds which surround the lake – it’s a perfect area for a picnic.
The Railway Trail
This trail is around 1 mile long. Following the route of the old Worcester to Leominster Railway, this leafy, wooded track is ideal for nature spotting with many trees, birds and flowers to see. The end of the track joins the Lakeside Trail with access back to the Fold Café.
This part of the Nature Trail has been constructed by volunteers from The Worcester Roots Foundation. We would like to thank them for their hard work and we are sure that everyone who visits the Railway Trail will see what a great job they have done.
The River Trail
This trail is around 1 mile long in total and takes you down to the River Teme with its dramatic view across the surrounding countryside. The secluded River Trail, with a picnic area, eventually joins the Railway and Lake trails.