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Scenic Canal Towpath – Kinver Edge loop from Kidderminster

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Scenic Canal Towpath – Kinver Edge loop from Kidderminster

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4.6

(7)

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Scenic Canal Towpath – Kinver Edge loop from Kidderminster

06:14

23.2km

280m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.70 km

Scenic Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • River

9.10 km

Staffordshire Boundary Marker

Highlight • Historical Site

13.3 km

Kinver Edge Toposcope and Viewpoint

Highlight • Monument

Fantastic views from the top of Kinver Edge. Well worth the climb.

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13.9 km

Kinver Edge

Highlight • Historical Site

Kinver Edge is a high sandstone ridge adorned by colourful heath, pockets of woodland, two ancient hill forts and the famous Holy Austin Rock Houses. A ramble along the escarpment …

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14.1 km

Ernie's Bench With View of the Shropshire Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

After a long walk up the hills take a stop at ernies bench to catch your breath

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14.8 km

Nanny's Rock and Cliff Edge View

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's graffiti all over bit looks a bit creepy in places

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15.1 km

Fiona's Bench with View of the Severn Valley

Highlight • Forest

Peaceful spot to remember a special lady

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15.4 km

Vale's Rock (Crow's Rock)

Highlight • Structure

📌 Vale's Rock

Vale's Rock, also known as Crow's Rock, later turned into a house on two levels. It is thought that the last tenant was Jack Leyland, who lived there until the early 1960

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23.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.74 km

5.30 km

4.75 km

2.36 km

1.84 km

265 m

Surfaces

7.48 km

5.98 km

3.34 km

2.42 km

2.39 km

1.64 km

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Scenic Canal Towpath – Kinver Edge loop from Kidderminster

Scenic Canal Towpath

Staffordshire Boundary Marker

Kinver Edge Toposcope and Viewpoint

Kinver Edge

Ernie's Bench With View of the Shropshire Hills

Nanny's Rock and Cliff Edge View

Fiona's Bench with View of the Severn Valley

Vale's Rock (Crow's Rock)

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