Walk the River Stour (Worcestershire) by Train
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This Stour is a 25-mile tributary of the Severn flowing through Worcestershire, the West Midlands and Staffordshire. Hartlebury, Kidderminster, Lye (West Midlands) and Cradley Heath stations give train access to the riverside path.
There are 5 stations within reach of the River Stour (Worcestershire): within 2 miles of it, or half a mile in towns.
The River Stour (Worcestershire) runs about 28 miles in our route data. The stations below are in order along it.
River Stour (Worcestershire) train stations
- Cradley Heath0.1 mi (about 0.1 to 0.2 mi on foot) · closest
- Lye (West Midlands)0.1 mi (about 0.2 mi on foot)
- Stourbridge Town0.2 mi (about 0.2 mi on foot)
- Kidderminster0.4 mi (about 0.5 to 0.6 mi on foot)
- Hartlebury1.8 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 Stour (Worcestershire), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidderminster | 2.7 mi and back | 6.5 mi | about 2 hours |
Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
River routes and riverside paths © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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