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Cycling the Staffs & Worcs Canal

Route facts

Waterways:
Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal »

Distance: 46.73 miles / 75.2 km

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. Start

Start point, cycling route: Cycling the Staffs & Worcs Canal

Easting: 399485, Northing: 322955

2. Great Haywood Junction to Hatherton Junction (15.5 miles / 24.8km)

Continue along the towpath for around 5 miles before arriving at Hatherton Junction.

Easting: 399485, Northing: 322955

3. Hatherton Junction to Autherley Junction (6.5 miles / 10.4km)

Before you arrive at Autherley Junction, there will be shops and pubs nearby.

Easting: 390160, Northing: 301995

4. 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.

Easting: 386500, Northing: 289500

5. 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.

Easting: 384760, Northing: 283440

6. 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.

Easting: 381720, Northing: 271935

7. End

End point, cycling route: Cycling the Staffs & Worcs Canal

Easting: 381260, Northing: 270840