Walk the River Severn by Train
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The Severn is the longest river in Great Britain at 220 miles, with the greatest flow of any river in England and Wales. Chepstow, Worcester Foregate Street, Welshpool and Caersws stations give train access to the riverside path.
There are 7 stations within reach of the River Severn: within 2 miles of it, or half a mile in towns.
The River Severn runs about 223 miles in our route data. The stations below are in order along it.
River Severn train stations
- Shrewsbury0.1 mi (about 0.1 mi on foot) · closest
- Caersws0.1 mi (about 0.1 to 0.2 mi on foot)
- Newtown (Powys)0.2 mi (about 0.2 mi on foot)
- Welshpool0.3 mi (about 0.4 mi on foot)
- Worcester Foregate Street0.3 mi (about 0.4 to 0.5 mi on foot)
- Chepstow1.4 mi (about 1.5 to 2 mi on foot)
- Lydney1.8 mi (about 2 to 2.5 mi on foot)
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.
There-and-back walks
No two stations share a walkable stretch of the River Severn, so these walks head out along the riverside path and come back to the same station. The distance is the longest the riverside path allows, up to 20 miles; turn round sooner for a shorter walk.
| Station | Out along the riverside path | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Foregate Street | 9.7 mi and back | 20 mi | about 6.5 hours |
| Shrewsbury | 8.5 mi and back | 17.5 mi | about 6 hours |
| Newtown (Powys) | 5.3 mi and back | 11 mi | about 3.5 hours |
Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
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