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Worcester Group

We are the Worcester Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

The first of three walks between stations on the Wyre Valley Line. This 8 mile linear walk is between Droitwich Spa and Hartlebury Stations. The first section of the trail is on the Monarch's Way as far as Westwood Park. From here a bridleway and tracks are followed to Doverdale before continuing on footpaths through open fields to Hartlebury station with its on-site brewery, tap house and restaurant. Further details together with a map, gpx and station information can be found in the attached website link.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE START AND FINISH POINTS SHOWN ARE FOR THE WALK ITSELF AS SOME MAY CHOOSE TO START FROM DROITWICH OR LEAVE FROM HARTLEBURY.

Saturday, 14 September 2024
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
4:02 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.3km / 7.6mi
Ascent:
106m / 348ft
Type:
linear

As with all three Rail Trail walks the plan is to catch the 10.15 train from Worcester Foregate Street station. However participants can choose to drive and park at or close to Droitwich station or catch trains (or buses) from other destinations. The walk itself will start when the train is scheduled to arrive at Droitwich at 10.24. If catching the train from Worcester either purchase your ticket online or allow plenty of time to buy one at the station.  The intention is to catch the 15.44 train back from Hartlebury which gets back to Worcester Foregate Street at 16.02.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 89314 63327
Nearest postcode:
WR9 9BD
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Start time:
10:15 am

For details about the station please click the red dot on the pdf link provided. There are toilets at the station, but you need to show a valid train ticket to obtain a key.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SO 85037 70680
Nearest postcode:
DY10 4HA
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Estimated finish time:
4:02 pm

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking