Chaddesley Wood – Droitwich Canal in Vines Park loop from Blakedown

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Chaddesley Wood – Droitwich Canal in Vines Park loop from Blakedown

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Chaddesley Wood – Droitwich Canal in Vines Park loop from Blakedown

02:25

45.3km

400m

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: August 23, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 21.4 km for 113 m

After 38.1 km for 112 m

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Start point

Train Station

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9.23 km

Chaddesley Wood

Highlight • Forest

This woodland is believed to have been around since the end of the Ice Age, around 6-10,000 years ago! Evidence of this long history is seen in the presence of …

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20.9 km

Droitwich Canal in Vines Park

Highlight • River

Once the Roman settlement of Salinae, an important village at the junction of several roads, today Droitwich Spa and its surroundings are a treat for walkers.

Thanks to the massive …

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21.0 km

Droitwich Canal Locks in Vines Park

Highlight • Structure

Vines Park is a narrow strip of parkland between Droitwich town centre and a neighbouring residential road. It is very pleasant as it has the Droitwich canal and the river Salwarpe running through it, and the occasional family of swans.

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27.2 km

St. Mary's Church, Doverdale

Highlight • Religious Site

Quiet countryside church, made of sandstone with a wooden spire. Sitting in the churchyard makes a peaceful stopping place going from/to Droitwich on the NCN 45.

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38.2 km

St Cassian’s Church

Highlight • Historical Site

The Domesday Book records a church Chaddesley Corbett in 1086 and there was likely to be a church at this spot long before that. The church you see today was …

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