Leapgate Old Railway Line – Bartley Reservoir Dam loop from Stourport-on-Severn

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Leapgate Old Railway Line – Bartley Reservoir Dam loop from Stourport-on-Severn

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Leapgate Old Railway Line – Bartley Reservoir Dam loop from Stourport-on-Severn

04:24

69.3km

740m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 55.0 km for 222 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.73 km

Leapgate Country Park

Forest

2.58 km

Leapgate Old Railway Line

Highlight • Cycleway

Lovely old elevated railway line that cuts out a lot of Hartlebury and provides easy access to Stourport, Bewdley and the River Stour.
Just about doable on a road bike if conditions are good, fine on a gravel/MTB.

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29.0 km

View of Waseley Hills Country Park

Highlight • Forest

With rolling hills, hedge-lined pastures and woodland, Waseley Hills Country Park is a popular nature retreat in Worcestershire. The park covers 150 acres with various trails. It also provides important habitats for wildlife and is a designated Local Nature Reserve. At its highest point of 998 feet (304 metres), there are fantastic views over the county.

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33.7 km

View of Frankley from Frankley Hill Lane

Highlight • Climb

A bit of a climb up Frankley Hill Lane, fairly quiet road and worth it for the views and the ride down to the Reservoir.

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33.8 km

View of Frankley Reservoir and Birmingham

Highlight • Viewpoint

Egg Hill Lane rises up egg Hill and past egg Hill Farm towards Frankley beeches, it is one of the highest points in Birmingham. If you stop at the lay by at the top of egghill Lane you can get a really good view of Birmingham and its surrounding areas. Well worth stopping to take a look.

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35.0 km

Saint Leonard's Church, Frankley

Highlight • Other

This Church is the last bend before the 10% hill, short and sharp and you are on your way to Frankley, Romsley or Clent. Be careful of the road narrowing ahead, as other cars cant see you coming because of the tall hedges.

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