Worcester Cathedral – Eckington Bridge loop from Worcester Shrub Hill

Worcester Cathedral – Eckington Bridge loop from Worcester Shrub Hill

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Worcester Cathedral – Eckington Bridge loop from Worcester Shrub Hill

02:55

63.2km

450m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.56 km for 228 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.06 km

View of Worcester Cathedral from Worcester Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

From Worcester Bridge, you are afforded wonderful views over the city, the River Severn and the cathedral. The current bridge was built in 1781 but underwent full reconstruction in 1931 …

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2.67 km

Worcester Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

The Cathedral – i.e. a bishop’s church – in the city of Worcester is a very historic building with an almost thousand-year-old Christian tradition. The construction of this house of …

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21.7 km

Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Boundary Marker

Highlight • Natural Monument

Gentle ascent in Little Comberton direction. The boundary marker is situated right along NCN 442, so it is easy to spot.

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22.4 km

Church of St Peter, Little Comberton

Highlight • Historical Site

A 12th century church. The church was first mentioned in 1283 when the advowson belonged to William Fitz Warin.

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27.3 km

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Forest

36.7 km

St. Faith's Church and Lychgate, Overbury

Highlight • Historical Site

Located near a popular starting point for walking on the southern slopes of Bredon Hill, this church has an early positive date of c1040, when a massive double row of …

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37.5 km

Bench With a View of Overbury

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very close to Overbury - village, which leads walkers and cyclist to a tarmac (mostly) road to Bredon Hill. So, it's worth taking a break if you feel tired.

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45.6 km

Eckington Bridge

Highlight • River

A Grade II listed building - Eckington Bridge crosses the River Avon. There is a rest area on the Eckington side of the bridge, a great place to take on …

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59.5 km

Crookbarrow Cycle Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Great little aesthetically pleasing footbridge providing foot/cycle access from Norton to Worcester, also providing great views of the Malverns. Also, NCN 442 and 45 go through the bridge.

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63.2 km

End point

Train Station

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