Route Developer: EJD
Route Checker: TS
Starting from The Hub at Hazelwell, Vicarage Road.
[1] Come out of The Hub; spend some time walking around the landscaped surroundings. Turn left onto Vicarage Road. Continue on Vicarage Road, crossing Priory Road at the pedestrian island. Pass several shops on your left. Cross Cartland Road at the pedestrian island and then observe the charming old houses on the left.
[2] Turn left off Vicarage Road into the first entrance of Kings Heath Park; which also includes the Horticultural Training Centre run by the Pershore College of Horticulture and the former Gardeners World demonstration gardens. Take the first path to the right and follow the path on the edge of the park.
Child-friendly feature: At the top of the park, stop to play on the grass area or in the children’s play area immediately on the left.
[3] At the top of the park, follow the main path ahead, passing the old park gatehouse on your left until you shortly reach a large entrance/exit to the park.
[4] Turn right and walk back along Vicarage Road, retracing your steps back to The Hub. Cross Cartland Road at the pedestrian island. Cross Priory Road at the pedestrian island and you will shortly reach The Hub on your right.