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Worcester to Droitwich

12 Sep 2013
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This 18-mile circular route is perfect for a Saturday afternoon outing: never too taxing, but long enough that you’ll feel you’ve gone for a proper ride. It follows the National Cycle Network all the way, so it’s pretty much impossible to get lost.

From Worcester, head towards Diglis and then take the canal towpath north all the way out of the city. You’ll pass under the A449 ring road, then, just before the motorway, swing off onto minor roads. An enjoyable descent on a bridleway takes you to the edge of Droitwich.

There are good pubs, cafés and little local shops in the town centre. Follow the cycle route signs until you reach the Droitwich Canal, then turn left onto NCN 46 for Worcester. This follows the canal for the first part, but once it’s clear of the town centre, chooses country lanes instead for its journey via Ladywood and Fernhill Heath. You’ll see the newly restored canal several times along the way: look out for the luxuriant reedbeds that are a characteristic feature.

Crossing the bypass on a high bridge, the route follows residential roads and the racecourse path back to the city centre.