The Blockley village loop
Parking: Park considerately where permitted in the village. The nearest bus stop is Blockley, outside Village Green; check the current Pulhams 608 timetable before travelling.
Six stops around the village
Blockley Village Green
The green and surrounding streets feature in Father Brown. Take in the open green and the stone cottages around it.
Blockley Village Shop & Café, Bell Lane
Pause at the community shop and café for refreshments before or after the walk. Check its opening hours as part of your visit.
St Peter & St Paul Church, The Square
This is Father Brown’s St Mary’s Church in Kembleford. From the public approach, look up to see how the church sits above the village; it is an active parish church.
High Street, Blockley
Follow the stone-lined village street that helps create Kembleford’s familiar streetscape. Look for the changing rooflines and views back toward the centre.
Chapel Lane, Blockley
Enjoy this peaceful public lane as it reconnects with the village’s older streets. Notice the stone walls and the lane’s gentle bends.
Greenway Road at Park Road
At the meeting of Greenway Road and Park Road, enjoy the open village-edge outlook before following Park Road back toward the green.
Keep to public streets and paths, leave gateways clear, and enjoy Blockley as a living village. St Peter and St Paul is an active church; follow its visitor notices and let worship take priority.
Make a day of it: the 6.8-mile countryside walk from Batsford Arboretum
A mapped countryside loop from Batsford Arboretum to Blockley and back, about 6.8 miles (10.9 km) and roughly 3½–4 hours including stops.
Eight stops along the longer route
Batsford Arboretum car park
Start at Batsford Arboretum car park and check the venue’s current visitor information before setting out.
St Mary’s Church, Batsford
St Mary’s Church at Batsford is a pleasant rural landmark on the approach to Blockley; take in its setting beside the route.
Day’s Lane, Blockley
Follow Day’s Lane into Blockley and watch the countryside give way to the village’s stone cottages and lanes.
High Street, Blockley
Walk along High Street through the village and notice the stone fronts, old mill character and changing views.
Blockley Village Green
The village green and surrounding streets feature in Father Brown; enjoy the open space at the heart of Kembleford’s real-life setting.
Blockley Village Shop & Café, Bell Lane
Pause at the Village Shop & Café on Bell Lane for refreshments, and check its opening hours as part of your day.
St Peter & St Paul Church, The Square
St Peter & St Paul appears as St Mary’s Church in Kembleford; enjoy its position above the village from the public approach.
Park Road, Blockley
Park Road marks the northern edge of the village route; look back toward the roofs and hills as you continue.
Check Batsford Arboretum’s current visitor and parking information before setting out, and follow local waymarkers and access signs along the route.
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