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Bike touring routes & trails

West Midlands Region

Edward Elgar Statue – View of the Countryside loop from Rushwick

Bike touring routes & trails

West Midlands Region

Edward Elgar Statue – View of the Countryside loop from Rushwick

Hard

5.0

(1)

14

riders

Edward Elgar Statue – View of the Countryside loop from Rushwick

01:21

22.7km

110m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.09 km for 60 m

After 22.5 km for 77 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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2.01 km

Oldbury Woods

Forest

2

3.01 km

Edward Elgar Statue

Highlight • Historical Site

Sit and have a selfie with the man himself and look over the Malvern hills

Tip by

3

3.12 km

Elgar Birthplace Visitor Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

There is a visitor center with some excellent displays then his cottage where he grew up (for 2 years)

Tip by

4

3.18 km

The Firs – Birthplace of Edward Elgar

Highlight • Historical Site

Nestled in peaceful Lower Broadheath, The Firs was the first place of inspiration for composer Edward Elgar, who was born here in 1857. Today the property is owned by the National Trust, requiring membership or buying a ticket to enter.

Tip by

5

5.69 km

View of the Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views are really amazing

Tip by

6

9.63 km

The Masons Arms

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great country pub, lovely food, outdoor seating, good views over the landscape.

Tip by

7

14.5 km

Bridleway Through Monk Wood

Highlight • Forest

Careful for horse riders and walkers

Tip by

B

22.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

2.28 km

2.23 km

1.09 km

859 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

7.58 km

245 m

197 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 26 August

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16°C

94 %

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