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West Midlands Region

Leapgate Old Railway Line – Quiet Lanes of Claines loop from Hartlebury

Bike touring routes & trails

West Midlands Region

Leapgate Old Railway Line – Quiet Lanes of Claines loop from Hartlebury

Hard

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riders

Leapgate Old Railway Line – Quiet Lanes of Claines loop from Hartlebury

03:55

63.5km

520m

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: August 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 41.9 km for 89 m

After 48.4 km for 145 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.34 km

Hartlebury Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Hartlebury Castle was home to the Bishops of Worcester from 855 AD until 2007. Today, the house serves as a museum, showcasing fascinating artefacts from the region. Colourful caravans, an …

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2

3.43 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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3

4.18 km

Leapgate Railway Line Path

Highlight • Structure

6.50 km

Upper Basin

Lake

5

27.9 km

View of the Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views are really amazing

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6

35.9 km

View of Worcester Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Where's the Cathedral?

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7

41.9 km

The Mug House

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely quiet place good for break.

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8

43.0 km

Quiet Lanes of Claines

Highlight • Trail

Good road surface

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9

45.0 km

View of Fernhill Heath

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

63.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.6 km

12.0 km

6.39 km

4.17 km

1.22 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.0 km

25.0 km

702 m

570 m

135 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

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Weather

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Sunday 30 August

20°C

12°C

65 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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