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

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

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5.0

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

02:30

24.2km

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: February 12, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 6.13 km for 11 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.30 km

Edward Elgar Statue

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

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5.18 km

Swan Statue, Worcester

Highlight • Monument

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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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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20.9 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 …

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24.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

7.58 km

4.00 km

1.34 km

631 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.8 km

8.01 km

1.39 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 16 May

16°C

7°C

58 %

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

Worcester Racecourse Pathway

Edward Elgar Statue

View of Worcester Bridge

Swan Statue, Worcester