Worcester to Droitwich (day walk)

Join us for a 10 mile waterside walk from Worcester to Droitwich.

The town of Droitwich sits on natural brine springs which have brought the town considerable wealth from Roman times right up to more recent history as a Victorian spa town. Our route too is a result of this as we will follow the Droitwich Barge Canal, opened in 1771 (reopened 2011) to carry salt to the River Severn and downstream to Bristol.

Itinerary

Starting at Foregate Street Station we drop down to the racecourse to join the river. Quickly leaving the bright lights of Worcester behind, we will follow the Northwick Manor trail along the bank of the Severn. We pass Bevere Island where over the years Worcester citizens have taken refuge from the plague and from the King's troops and continue up to the canal at Hawford. This then winds through beautiful countryside to Droitwich following the contours of the land.

While its former glory is perhaps less evident today, the town still has a number of good pubs for a well-earned drink before the short walk to Droitwich station. Trains run 3 times per hour back to Worcester (journey time less than 10 minutes) or twice per hour on the Birmingham Snow Hill line and hourly to Birmingham New Street if you've come by train from that direction.

Although the walk is flat, the canal towpath can be very uneven in places and muddy after rain so wear walking boots with good support. Please also remember sun lotion because there is little shade.