Cycling the Staffs & Worcs Canal
Route facts
Waterways:
Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal »
Distance: 47 miles / 75.2km
Duration: 7 hours
Starts at: Great Haywood Junction
Ends at: River Severn (Stourport Basins)
The towpath of the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal is in excellent condition for cyclists and walkers alike.
To cycle on the towpaths you will need a British Waterways Cycle Permit. You can download one on the cycling page.
Getting there
Parking: There are parking facilities along the route.
Public transport: There are train stations along the route.
Waypoints
1. Great Haywood Junction to Hatherton Junction (15.5 miles / 24.8km)
Continue along the towpath for around 5 miles before arriving at Hatherton Junction.
2. Hatherton Junction to Autherley Junction (6.5 miles / 10.4km)
Before you arrive at Autherley Junction, there will be shops and pubs nearby.
3. Autherley Junction to Hinksford Bridge (8.5 miles / 13.6km)
You will travel for about several miles, again passing a number of pubs along the way, before arriving at Hinksford Bridge. There is a pub on the opposite side of the canal if you need refreshments.
4. Hinksford Bridge to Debdale Bridge (9.5 miles / 15.2km)
Continue along the towpath of the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, cycling by Kinver and Whittington before arriving at Debdale Bridge.
5. Debdale Bridge to River Severn (Stourport Basins) (7 miles / 11.2km)
As you come towards the River Severn in Stourport-on-Severn, there are many pubs, shops and places to eat.
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