NOTES FOR DRIVERS
Shrewsbury to Worcester.—A few hills only to Bridgnorth; thence to Kidderminster some steep hills, but otherwise an excellent road. One of the hills is 1 in 12 after Shatterford; after that good.
Worcester to Hereford.—To Malvern splendid; between Malvern and Ledbury ascent 1 in 9, descent 1 in 11 in crossing the Malvern Hills, then very good road to Hereford, with only trifling hills.
PLACES OF INTEREST ON THE ROUTE
Buildwas Abbey.—A beautiful ruin.
Bridgnorth.—A picturesque town, with a church and the remains of a castle; the bridge.
Kidderminster.—A town famed for its manufacture of carpets; church, Perpendicular.
Stourport.—An uninteresting town.
Ombersley.—A picturesque village; The Court, the residence of Lord Sandys.
Worcester.—A busy city; the cathedral and tomb of King John; the Edgar Tower; the Guildhall; the famous porcelain works.