Welcome to Dowles

Dowles Worcestershire is a small village located in the Wyre Forest district of Worcestershire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Severn and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque scenery and is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

One of the main attractions of Dowles Worcestershire is the Dowles Brook Nature Reserve. The reserve is home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and herons. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely walk along the riverbank and take in the stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The reserve is also a popular spot for fishing, with the River Severn being home to a variety of fish species.

Another popular attraction in Dowles Worcestershire is the Dowles Church. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a fine example of Norman architecture. The church is located on a hill overlooking the village and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can explore the church and learn about its history, or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings and take in the beautiful views.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 0.6°C

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Wind: 5.6 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
The Lacon Childe School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Noah Turner	Love Lane Cleobury Mortimer Kidderminster Shropshire DY14 8PE 01299270312 School Website
Cleobury Mortimer Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs S Desborough	Love Lane Cleobury Mortimer Kidderminster Shropshire DY14 8PE 01299270313 School Website
Bayton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joel Turvey	Bayton Near Kidderminster Worcestershire DY14 9LG 01299832393 School Website
Far Forest Lea Memorial Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Shelley Reeves-Walters	New Road Far Forest Kidderminster Worcestershire DY14 9TQ 1299266316 School Website
Kinlet C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Davies	School Lane Bewdley Kinlet Shropshire DY12 3BG 01299841210 School Website
Stottesdon C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katie Jones	Stottesdon Cleobury Mortimer Kidderminster Shropshire DY14 8UE 01746718617 School Website
Compass Community School Vicarage Park Other Independent Special School Ages:8-19 Head Teacher Mr Konrad Katarzynski	The Old Vicarage The Bullring Stottesdon Kidderminster DY14 8UH 7547414661
Farlow C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Davies	Farlow Cleobury Mortimer Kidderminster Shropshire DY14 0RQ 01746718661 School Website
Lindridge St Lawrences C Of E Primary Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Greenow-Langford	Lindridge Tenbury Wells Worcestershire WR15 8JQ 01584881466 School Website
Upper Arley Cofe Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Low	Upper Arley Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 1XA 1299861260 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kidderminster Station Approach, Comberton Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1QZ 8.80 Miles

Hartlebury Station Road, Hartlebury, Worcestershire, DY10 4HB 10.14 Miles

Blakedown Mill Lane, Blakedown, Worcestershire, DY10 3LF 11.50 Miles

Ludlow Station Drive, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 2PQ 11.52 Miles

Hagley Station Drive, Hagley, West Midlands, DY9 0NX 13.02 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Celebration Cars 01584 881634 1 The Pry, Tenbury, Worcestershire, WR15 8JX 4.11 Miles
Bewdley Private Hire 01299 400000 48 Kidderminster Rd, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1BY 5.86 Miles
C And J Cars 01746 781529 11 Honeybourne Road, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 6PR 6.52 Miles
Quality Cars Of Alveley 01746 780626 40 Birch Grove, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 6LA 6.69 Miles
Terrys Private Hire 01299 823440 9 Francis Road, Stourport On Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8PL 6.97 Miles
Tracy's Taxis And Private Hire 01584 890820 1 Knowbury, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 3JR 7.52 Miles
Phillips Chauffeured Cars Ltd 01299 828155 7 Wesley Avenue, Stourport On Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 0EJ 7.71 Miles
Bizzy Cars 0800 040 7323 Webco House/Boraston La, Tenbury, Worcestershire, WR15 8ZJ 7.84 Miles
Swan Cabs 01584 810310 Webco House, Tenbury, Worcestershire, WR15 8ZJ 7.84 Miles
P And P Central Taxis 01562 515131 Paddington House, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1AL 8.33 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Blount Arms Collection Today available until:10:45 Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Pioneer Centre Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Lower Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Furnace Mill Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:11:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Neen Savage Vic Collection Today available until:08:45 Weekday Last Collection:10:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Cleobury Mortimer Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ludlow Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Baynton Collection Today available until:09:30 Weekday Last Collection:13:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Lem Hill Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:11:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Sturt Common Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:12:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Bayton Common Cleobury Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:13:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Far Forest Post Office Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kinlet Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:11:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Clows Top Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Mamble Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
South East Shropshire Pcn 01299 270209	Cleobury Mortimer Medical Vaughan Road Cleobury Mortimer Worcestershire DY14 8DB
Cleobury Mortimer Surgery 01299 270209	Vaughan Road Cleobury Mortimer Kidderminster Worcestershire DY14 8DB
Stottesdon 01746 718257	The Surgery Stottesdon Kidderminster Worcestershire DY14 8TY
Highley Medical Centre 01746 861572	The Medical Centre Bridgnorth Road, Highley Bridgnorth Shropshire WV16 6HG
Bewdley Medical Centre 01299 402157	Bewdley Medical Centre Dog Lane Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 2EG

Local Stores

PetrolCleobury Mortimer
West End Garage
Cleobury Mortimer
Kidderminster
Shropshire
DY14 8DR
01299 271270
Store Website
1.66 miles

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SPAR - Stourport
91 Lower Lickhill Road
Stourport On Severn
DY13 8UQ
01299 822712
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Severn Edge Veterinary Group - Cleobury Mortimer
Tenbury Road Cleobury Mortimer Kidderminster Worcestershire DY14 8RB 01299 271967 office@severnedgevets.co.uk Website 1.71 miles
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Severn Edge Veterinary Group Ltd (Bewdley)
17 Severnside South Bewdley Worcestershire DY12 2DX 01299 402960 info.riverside@cvsvets.com Website 5.70 miles
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Alveley Village Vets
5/5A Cooks Cross Alveley Bridgnorth Shropshire WV15 6LS 07894 274379 hello@alveleyvillagevets.co.uk Website 6.79 miles

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Vale Veterinary Group
The Veterinary Surgery Areley Kings Stourport-On-Severn Worcestershire DY13 0LB 01299 822052 gailpulley@valevetgroup.co.uk Website 7.48 miles
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Bay Tree Veterinary Centre
22 Mitton Gardens Stourport-On-Severn Worcestershire DY13 9AE 01299 879847 hello@baytreevets.co.uk Website 7.82 miles
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Kidderminster Vets4pets Ltd
409 Stourport Road Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 7BG 01562 829112 kidderminster@vets4pets.com Website 7.94 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Wyre Forest
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through The Wyre Forest, Near Bewdley And Kidderminster. This Walk Is Marked As The 'Buzzard Trail' And Will Allow You To Experience The Mixed Woodland And Forest Pools. Lancashire DY14 9XQ 3.56 miles Wyre Is Located At Callow Hill 3 Miles West Of Bewdley On The A456. The Site Is Well Sign-Posted.

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Trimpley Reservoir Near Bewdley
Unnamed Road Lancashire 5.17 miles

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Dudmaston
The Six-Mile Captain Geoffrey’S Woodland Walk Takes You Through A Working Estate That Dates From Norman Times. Captain Geoffrey Wolryche-Whitmore Took Over The Estate In The Early 20Th Century And Saved It From Ruin. WV15 6HD 7.09 miles Follow The A442 From Kidderminster To Bridgnorth. If Driving From Kidderminster, Go Through Alveley And Look Out For The National Trust Sign For Hampton Loade Car Park. Turn Left At This Sign And Follow The Road Into Hampton Loade. Follow The Signs For The Car Park.

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Hartlebury Common
Lovely Walk For The Dogs, Open Pathways Or More Adventurous Routes. Sandy Pathways Too, Which The Dogs Loved And Being Able To Walk Off Lead. Lovely Scenery In Places! Quiet Car Park, Free Parking. Hartlebury Common Hartlebury Rd Stourport-On-Severn Lancashire DY13 9JB 8.59 miles

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Kinver Edge
A Walk Around The Borders Of Staffordshire And Worcestershire, Progressing Through Woodland And Allowing Spectacular Views Of The Surrounding Counties From Kinver Edge High Sandstone Ridge, Along With The Remains Of An Iron Age Hill Fort. DY7 5NP 9.55 miles Kinver Edge Is Located Just West Of Kinver, About Four Miles West Of Stourbridge (Off The A458), And Four Miles North Of Kidderminster (Off The A449).

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Kinver Edge
Free Parking. Lots Of Off-Road Walking Area. Hill Not Too Steep. Lots Of Paths To Explore. Route Can Be Short Or Long. Excellent Views From Kinver Edge. Toilets Besides Parking 9.85 miles Postcode Dy7 6Dl

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Weather Forecast

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