Bridges – the arches at the Welford end of the Public Rights of Way bridge are the oldest and date from 1804. B439 Stratford Upon Avon There are approximately 9 miles of public rights of way in the Parish including footpaths, bridleways Bidford-on-Avon and restricted byways that appear on the County Council definitive map. There are Welford-on-Avon The four alls - the also permissive paths that can be used by the public at the discretion of the land owner and may be king rules for all, the closed for short periods every year. priest prays for all, the soldier fights for The longest footpath in the Parish starts at the bottom of Mill Lane and runs parallel with the River all, and the citizen Avon, passing the picnic area at Cress Hill, for about 2.5 miles towards Barton and Bidford on Avon. Public Rights of Way & Binton Bridges pays for all.. River Avon The Avon Valley Way runs through the village from Stratford Upon Avon, via Weston-on-Avon and The Four Alls Pub continues on along the river towards Barton and Bidford-on-Avon. There is also a horse riding route 22 SD that follows a similar route to the Avon Valley Way. PH Village Attractions B&B Rules:

Footpaths are strictly for walkers and should not be obstructed, nor should they be used by Mentioned in the Domesday Book, but with origins dating back much further, the cyclists. development of Welford-on-Avon has taken place over many centuries. The oldest Public bridleways are open to walkers, horse riders and pedal cyclists. listings of well-known landmarks include the first Church built on the site of St It is the landowner’s responsibility to cut back hedges and other vegetation that overhang a Peter's during the 12th century, the Southern portion of Binton Bridges (C13th), public right of way. and the Maypole site (C14th). The 17th century saw the introduction of the many Please do not litter and clean up after your dog – thankyou. timber-framed cottages and the Wesleyan Chapel was constructed late in the 18th century. The village lies four miles West South West of Stratford Upon Avon at the Eastern Conservation Area end of the Vale of Evesham. The land is predominantly riverside pasture, and Synder B Meadow in prone to flooding after periods of prolonged heavy rain. to n Welford-on-Avon is a village with much variety of character and style. Picturesque timber framed (Sports ground) R o a thatched cottages dominate the scene in parts. Elsewhere they are almost hidden in well At the North end of the village the Parish boundary is located in the middle of the d historic Binton bridges river crossing. At the South end of the village the land rises, Permissive footpath The Bell Inn has been maintained, colourful gardens with substantial trees and hedges. In reality, there is much red brick, S D providing refreshment painted brick and render with Welsh slate and clay plain tiled roofs. first to Welford and Rumer Hills and then to the Cotswold fringe beyond. 2 4 for over 300 years. To the West the land rises steeply to where the steep river bluff gives way to The conservation area was designated in 1969 and revised with alterations to boundaries in 1993. It sweeping pastures towards the small village of Barton. At 180 feet (55m) above is focused on the central parts of the village from Boat Lane to Chapel Street and aims to maintain sea level Cress Hill offers a rare vantage point over Welford and the River Avon. It St Peter’s Church the essential charater at the core of the village is also a popular picnic site. ane rch L Chu There are over 60 listed properties within the conservation area. To the East the footpaths to Weston-on-Avon create a link to the Greenway (a 7b SD 2 disused railway line) and Stratford Upon Avon beyond. Ref: Stratford Upon Avon District Council Planning dept. Living & Working in a Conservation Area http://www.welfordonavon-pc.gov.uk B PH r Produced by Welford-on-Avon Parish Council – Spring 2011 Church Street id le w a y e o n n Weir Boat Lane a ly L k c H u i g D

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