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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
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Overview

Distance 7 miles, total ascent 380ft, several stiles. This walk from Droitwich Station dips down to the canal before gently ascending via Westwood House with views of The Malvern Hills and a scenic coffee stop. The route then descends to Hadley passing an attractive Mill house and continues on fields and lanes to the Hadley Bowling Green Inn. After light refreshments the route continues crossing the meandering river Salwarpe before joining the Droitwich canal tow-path back to the station.

Saturday, 24 August 2024
Start time:
10:20 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please book a place on this walk – use the Eventcube link above.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car sharing available
  • Introductory walk
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 89290 63379
Nearest postcode:
WR9 9BD
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Start time:
10:20 am

JOINING INSTRUCTIONS: Public Transport-Train, 9.50 am New Street Station arrives Droitwich Spa 10.24 am. Off peak fare £9.80 return. If preferred from Snow Hill Station catch 9.31 am which arrives in Droitwich Spa at 10.20 am. By car: Droitwich station has a carpark £2.30 all day on Saturdays. (there may be free parking on unnamed road off Union Lane).

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