This walk has been cancelled

river levels too high. Path flooded.

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Overview

Due to flooding at Worcester this may be cancelled. Monitoring river level at Worcester and recce on Friday to check paths are not under water. If cancelled,  alternative walk at Sutton Park will be provided. 

Train from Solihull to Worcester Foregate St then walk along canal and river finishing at the city centre where the walk will finish, allowing walkers free to explore the market and city centre or return from Worcester Foregate station back to Solihull. 

Information on Christmas market https://www.worcesterchristmasfayre.co.uk  . There is also a Shopperss' Carol Service in the cathedral at 2.  

Saturday, 30 November 2024
Start time:
10:10 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Suggest train at 0841 from Solihull to Worcester Foregate St which arrives at Worcester Foregate St at 1003. Trains returning back to Solihull are at 1340, 1440, 1540 and 1640. 

If you have a West Midlands "old folks pass" you can just buy a return from Stourbridge Junction to save some money. 

If you choose to drive there are a number of car parks. Some roadside parking e.g. Lansdowne Crescent 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 84937 55223
Nearest postcode:
WR1 1DX
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Start time:
10:10 am

Outside station main entrance on street

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking