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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

00:57

9.26km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a ferry crossing

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After 6.95 km for 98 m

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633 m

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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2.34 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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3.35 km

Worcester Racecourse Pathway

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6.58 km

View of Worcester Bridge

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6.75 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.

The stonemasons of Worcester Cathedral made a second section for the column which is now two metres high.

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7.00 km

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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7.28 km

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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7.63 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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9.26 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.05 km

745 m

571 m

348 m

276 m

255 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.33 km

1.82 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 7 May

18°C

8°C

41 %

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

Diglis Weir and Worcester Riverside Path

View of Worcester Cathedral from Worcester Bridge

Worcester Racecourse Pathway

View of Worcester Bridge

Swan Statue, Worcester

Cathedral Ferry

River Severn in Worcester

Worcester and Birmingham Canal

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