We leave Alfrick across fields towards Lulsley Pool. Here we join the Worcester way through to Blackhouse Woods, an ancient semi- natural woodland with rare lime trees and a rich moth population, where we follow leafy paths down a steep(ish) incline to an old orchard and a track leading to Whitehouse lane. Fields and tracks to the Knapp and Papermill and a lovely walk along Leigh brook where we might catch a darting flash of blue from the resident kingfisher and home with a short steep(ish) incline. The Knapp and Papermill reserve is the home of an 18th century Papermill ( no longer working) and has a rich geological history involving a glacial meltwater gorge. The surrounding woodland is ancient and the area around the reserve once contained a deserted medieval settlement called Kenelmstowe.

There are a few hills on this walk, 1-3 stiles depending on terrain on the day and lovely views.