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Upton Bridge – Orchard loop from Upton-upon-Severn

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Upton Bridge – Orchard loop from Upton-upon-Severn

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Upton Bridge – Orchard loop from Upton-upon-Severn

03:19

12.9km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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99 m

Upton Bridge

Highlight • River

Until the 20th century, it was the only bridge across River Severn from Tewkesbury to Worcester. Now, it's a well-surfaced bridge with Severn Way going perpendicular to it.

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167 m

Upton Bell Tower (Pepperpot)

Highlight • Historical Site

The Bell Tower (which some refer to as the 'Pepperpot'), which dominates the main approach into Upton, is the oldest surviving building in the town and has great value as a local landmark.

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2.48 km

St Mary's Church, Hanley Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Interesting church with 2 aisles based on a Norman church in an interesting village

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4.84 km

The Gorse

Forest

9.90 km

Hanley Castle

Highlight • Castle

10.7 km

Orchard

Highlight • Natural

11.4 km

The Cholera Burial Ground

Highlight • Historical Site

Bridleway is NOT suitable for road bikes with skinny tires and is barely suitable for MTBs (due to overgrown sections). However, technically, cycling is permitted on this bridleway.

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12.6 km

Upton-upon-Severn Castle

Highlight • Castle

12.9 km

Regal Garage Vintage Recovery Vehicles

Highlight • Structure

An excellent collection of vintage recovery vehicles owned by John Pane. Parked out front of Regal Garage. If you like that sort of thing !

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12.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.51 km

2.34 km

1.20 km

755 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.09 km

2.82 km

1.97 km

1.01 km

992 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 2 June

19°C

11°C

98 %

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Upton Bridge – Orchard loop from Upton-upon-Severn

Upton Bridge

Upton Bell Tower (Pepperpot)

St Mary's Church, Hanley Castle

Hanley Castle

Orchard

The Cholera Burial Ground

Upton-upon-Severn Castle

Regal Garage Vintage Recovery Vehicles

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