Redmarley D'abitot combines a clearly dated local history with three circular walks that differ in length and landscape. The area's geology shapes a gentler yet still striking landscape, giving the soil and many buildings a rich red hue. When planning your visit, both historical themes and walks with different routes are central. The differences become particularly clear when you explore the village's history, open fields, woodland or riverbanks.
Local history and ecclesiastical heritage
Redmarley D'abitot War Memorial is a Grade II listed war memorial dating from 1920. Later additions commemorate the Second World War. A Chartist settlement was founded in Lowbands in 1846. Its small plots were considered sufficient for a family to farm and grow enough food for its own needs.
St Bartholomew’s Church also offers specific historical details. It has six bells, rung regularly by a local team, as well as a silver communion chalice with a cover. The year 1571 is engraved on the chalice. This brings together the regular communal practice of bell-ringing and a church object bearing an engraved date.
Circular walks and landscape
The “Redmarley Walks 3.5 mls” circular route is 3.5 miles long and follows open fields and quiet paths. It also includes part of Lowbands, with its Chartist cottages. The “Redmarley Walks 3.3 mls” circular route is 3.3 miles long, passes through the village and goes around the north-western corner of the parish. It is only slightly shorter than the 3.5-mile route, but follows a different course. At five miles, “Redmarley Walks 5 mls” is the longest of the three circular routes; it goes through woodland and along the banks of the River Leadon. This makes it possible to compare their length and character: village, open fields with Lowbands, or woodland and riverbanks.
A walk from Redmarley D'abitot descends into the Leadon Valley and follows the River Leadon towards Pauntley. Depending on the weather and visibility, you may see May Hill and the ridges of the Forest of Dean to the south; on the return to Redmarley D'abitot, the Malvern Hills come into view. Check the route and local conditions before setting out; the views mentioned depend on the weather and visibility.
Another activity
Visitors are welcome to try tennis at Redmarley Tennis Club before joining. If you plan to take up this offer, confirm it with the club before your visit.
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For the overview of the wider area: Gloucestershire.
