Worcester to Droitwich
Go to online mappingFrom - to: Pitchcroft Racecourse, Worcester to Droitwich Spa train station (Route 46) or Retail Park on George Street, Worcester to junction of Corbett Avenue and Worcester Road, Droitwich Spa (Route 45)
Type: Mixture of traffic-free and on-road with some busy roads at the ends of the route
Surface: Mostly tarmac, National Route 46 has loose gravel along the canal towpath
Access: Worcester Foregate Street, Worcester Shrub Hill and Droitwich Spa train stations
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There are two different route options available between Worcester and Droitwich - using National Route 45 or National Route 46.
Route 45 follows some quiet lanes and the towpath of the Worcester and Birmingham Canal to link Worcester and Droitwich on the eastern side. Route 46 provides on-road alternative to the western side, leaving Worcester at the racecourse and following a similar line to the Droitwich Canal.
Worcester is a historic city with many attractive old buildings. The city's skyline is dominated by the 14th century tower of Worcester Cathedral which sits beside the River Severn. Droitwich Spa is an attractive spa town with medieval churches and half-timbered buildings. In Roman times, the town was known as Salinae and the origins of salt extraction in the area go back to prehistoric times.
Local attractions:
- Worcester Cathedral
- Worcester Porcelain Museum
- The Greyfriars, Worcester
- Hanbury Hall, near Droitwich
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