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Worcestershire
Slow Ways linking Alvechurch and Bromsgrove, Longbridge, Redditch, Wythall
England / Worcestershire / Alvechurch
Alvechurch’s four Slow Ways are 63% checked
Help connect Alvechurch
Many Slow Ways have several route options. Some will be better than others, or good for different reasons.
Our goal is for each Slow Way to have at least one route that is verified and surveyed. To be verified – and get its snail badge – a route needs at least three positive reviews.
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Walk to Alvechurch from further afield
| Slow Way | Route | To do | ||||||||
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Alvechurch—Redditch
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Alvred one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 8km/5mi | Ascent 104m | Descent 109m | |
Alvechurch—Redditch
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Alvred two |
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3 X |
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Enjoy me | Distance 8km/5mi | Ascent 135m | Descent 140m | ||
Alvechurch—Wythall
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Alvwyt one |
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U U |
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Survey me | Distance 9km/5mi | Ascent 117m | Descent 81m | ||
Bromsgrove—Alvechurch
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Broalv one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 9km/6mi | Ascent 157m | Descent 129m | ||
Bromsgrove—Alvechurch
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Broalv two |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 9km/5mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
Longbridge—Alvechurch
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Lonalv one |
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3 X |
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Enjoy me | Distance 8km/5mi | Ascent 38m | Descent 90m |
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Collective progress
71% of Alvechurch’s four route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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9 people have contributed to Alvechurch’s Slow Ways
3 people have pledged to walk and review a route
2 people have surveyed a route in Alvechurch
50km out of 50km have been walked and reviewed
113km of reviews have been shared in Alvechurch
Latest Updates
A good Slow Ways easy to follow through lovely countryside....
Nigel Cull
Then round a sports field and golf course, through a quiet housing estate, to reach countryside. Dont miss the path from the golf course to the housing estate- its not that obvious (see photo 7)....
AnnabelW
The fields west of the reservoir were either a muddy quagmire, or ankle high grass, so I was v wet and muddy when I finished....
Kristian Brock
The walk up the pavementless Greenhill involves a little caution, but the roads are signed to be mindful of pedestrians and the drivers I encountered all were....
David Sanderson
David Sanderson added Broalv two, a new walk from Bromsgrove to Alvechurch
Walk this routeNot that direct, but is forced into its choices by lack of crossings of the railway line....
David Sanderson
Despite being a resident, I was very quickly on a footpath I'd never walked before and enjoyed the quick escape from town along the footpath towards the golf course. Before long I passed the footpath gate leading from the road verge which is the way I should've come. The next section is the longest stretch of road walking, there is no verge or shoulder here and it is narrow but there were only two cars that passed me. On this sunny winter's morning, the sun was peeking through the trees of the golf course and it was very beautiful. A short section of road then a turn left for the final flourish to a lovely walk....
Richard Gallagher
Short stretch of road before a signposted left turn down a drive and up field paths over Newbourne Hill to Rowney Green. Turn right at signposted field path at path crossroads climbing up to Storrage Lane....
Olton and District u3a
The path then rolls with the hills it passes through, there is a crossing of Rowney Green Lane which needs care, but it was an easy crossing. The route uphill from there was very easy to follow and a slight worry about how I was going to get through a herd of cows asleep in front of a gate was allayed when I realised that the Slow Way actually follows the diverted route to the right of a pond away from the cows! At the top of the hill, having passed a sign telling me I was between Alvechurch and Wythall (phew!) I crossed Watery Lane and experienced my first bit of magic. The last section follows the pavement of Middle Lane and then Station Road. Crossing by where Station Road emerges was very tricky and might seem impossible at rush hour....
David Sanderson
The first section follows the pavement of the main road and although quite dull, and seemingly heading east when you need to head south, it is very safe and does actually connect well with the footpaths that propel you south across the fields into Worcestershire. This section is a lane with no pavement and requires care to follow. Instead the route directed me into Old Birmingham Road, a lane with no pavement in order to reach a couple of dark footpaths to take me through the underpass....
David Sanderson
Lack of signage or visible paths over Cofton Common down to road approaching Upper Bittell Reservoir call for good map reading skills and use of a suitable app. Narrow, overgrown path after buildings north of Cofton Richards Farm could easily be missed....
Olton and District u3a
Jane Taylor added Alvred two, a new walk from Alvechurch to Redditch
Walk this routeThis route shows crossing a railway line. You can no longer do this and haven't been able to do so for many years. There is no way to cross the track it is fenced off....
Alvechurch Walking Buddies
Features some very boggy sections so dress accordingly....
dennis
NB there is a short stretch on Bittell Road with no footpath where prudence is required....
dennis
Please note that it is not possible to cross the railway line at Butler's Wood Cottage. OS ref: SP028708...
HilaryB48
F Berry added Alvred one, a new walk from Alvechurch to Redditch
Walk this routeEric Forgan added Alvwyt one, a new walk from Alvechurch to Wythall
Walk this routeEric Forgan added Broalv one, a new walk from Bromsgrove to Alvechurch
Walk this routeEric Forgan added Lonalv one, a new walk from Longbridge to Alvechurch
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Alvechurch’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
SP0284672621
Lat / Lon
52.35165° / -1.95964°
Easting / Northing
402,846E / 272,621N
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Facilities
Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Alvechurch's meeting point
Public toilet
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Supermarket or convenience shop
Restaurant, cafe or pub
Accommodation
Accommodation for under £50 a night
Campsite
Bothy
Free wifi
Mobility scooter hire
Off-road wheelchair hire
Disabled Parking
Train station
Bus stop
Ferry
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