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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

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

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1.97km

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 329 m for 98 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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378 m

Cathedral Ferry

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The ferry is open on Saturday afternoons (also Sunday and Monday on Bank Holiday weekends) from April - September. The boat is called Doris and has been recently renovated. It costs just 50p to cross the river.

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453 m

Cathedral River Gate

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The new gates replaced old wooden doors and have been much admired by local residents and visitors to the Cathedral. The gates are on the bank of the river Severn …

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476 m

The River Severn in Worcester

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

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709 m

River Severn in Worcester

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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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1.06 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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1.84 km

Swan Statue, Worcester

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The swan is the symbol of the town of Kleve in Germany, one of the two towns twinned with Worcester. This sculpture was presented to Worcester by the town of Kleve.

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1.97 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.92 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.16 km

774 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 24 August

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

Cathedral Ferry

Cathedral River Gate

The River Severn in Worcester

River Severn in Worcester

Worcester and Birmingham Canal

Swan Statue, Worcester

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