River Severn in Worcester – Worcester and Birmingham Canal loop from Worcester

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River Severn in Worcester – Worcester and Birmingham Canal loop from Worcester

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River Severn in Worcester – Worcester and Birmingham Canal loop from Worcester

02:29

24.1km

90m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 6.13 km for 11 m

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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2.30 km

Edward Elgar Statue

Highlight • Monument

No idea who this Nimrod is. Seems full of pomp and circumstance

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5.18 km

View of Worcester Bridge

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Where's the Cathedral?

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5.54 km

The River Severn in Worcester

Highlight • River

Lots of pedestrians about I worcester, so take it steady and be armed with a bell

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5.78 km

The River Severn flows through the heart of the city of Worcester - often flooding over the winter months. It's the longest river in Britain, at 220 miles, running from Pumlumon Fawr in the Cambrian Mountains to the Severn Estuary.

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6.13 km

Worcester and Birmingham Canal

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This channel connects the two historic cities of Worcester & Birmingham. It is 47 km long and is part of the longest river in England (354 km), Severn. The canal has 58 locks.

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7.23 km

Diglis Weir and Worcester Riverside Path

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Classic and relaxing chilled ride along the River Severn in Worcester. Keep your speed down, share the path with others... and just enjoy the scenery.

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20.8 km

View of Worcester Cathedral from Worcester Bridge

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From Worcester Bridge, you are afforded wonderful views over the city, the River Severn and the cathedral. The current bridge was built in 1781 but underwent full reconstruction in 1931 to cope with increased traffic. It is believed that a bridge has stood in this location since medieval times.

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