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Slow Ways linking Redditch and Alcester, Alvechurch, Bromsgrove, Droitwich Spa, Henley-in-Arden, Inkberrow, Wythall
England / Worcestershire / Redditch
Redditch’s seven Slow Ways are 75% checked
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Walk to Redditch from further afield
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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 | |
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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 | ||
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Bromsgrove—Redditch
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Brored one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 12km/7mi | Ascent 193m | Descent 169m | |
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Bromsgrove—Redditch
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Brored two |
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U U |
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Survey me | Distance 12km/7mi | Ascent 220m | Descent 193m | ||
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Bromsgrove—Redditch
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Brored three |
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U U |
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Verify me | Distance 11km/7mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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Droitwich Spa—Redditch
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Drored one |
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4 X |
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Enjoy me | Distance 18km/11mi | Ascent 278m | Descent 203m | ||
Droitwich Spa—Redditch
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Drored two |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 18km/11mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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Inkberrow—Redditch
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Inkred one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 14km/9mi | Ascent 195m | Descent 224m | ||
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Redditch—Alcester
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Redalc one |
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U U |
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Survey me | Distance 15km/9mi | Ascent 49m | Descent 120m | ||
Redditch—Henley-in-Arden
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Redhen one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 14km/8mi | Ascent 154m | Descent 194m | ||
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Redditch—Henley-in-Arden
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Redhen two |
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U U |
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Survey me | Distance 14km/9mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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Redditch—Wythall
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Redwyt one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 14km/8mi | Ascent 106m | Descent 143m | |
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Redditch—Wythall
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Redwyt two |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 14km/9mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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Redditch—Wythall
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Redwyt three |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 12km/8mi | Ascent - | Descent - |
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Collective progress
59% of Redditch’s seven route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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14 people have contributed to Redditch’s Slow Ways
3 people have pledged to walk and review a route
2 people have surveyed a route in Redditch
152km out of 184km have been walked and reviewed
331km of reviews have been shared in Redditch
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Highlights for me were the old church at Tardebigge (photo 7), the top of the Tardebigge flight of locks (photo 8), the views from up there, and the excellent Cross Inn pub at Finstall....
Steve Litchfield
I completed this walk yesterday walking from Wythall....
Steve Litchfield
I walked this route yesterday from Redditch. Immediately after leaving the farm behind, on the other side of the field is a gate onto Crofts Lane. When I got to the other side of the field, the stile out of it was so overgrown (photo 8) I had to retrace my steps back to the gate and walked along the lane instead....
Steve Litchfield
A really good route, which practically follows the river Arrow throughout. Leaving here the route is very pretty as it follows the river towards Spernal. After crossing the road, the route follows the river through Alcester, next to the skate park and then into the old market town centre....
Steve Litchfield
A good Slow Ways route which i started from Redditch Railway station walking through the Bus station rather than going on the plotted way through the car park stairs coming out of Redditch into Arrow Park where i followed the No 5 cycle way more direct out into Studley where the you leave urban and countryside begins. I stopped off at Coughton Court NT which you go through there parkland for a quick drink before caring into Alcester the finish and The Holly Bush pub for a good beer. A enjoyable walk....
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
Overall a good Slow Ways Route with nice scenery on route and pub at Tardebigge...
Nigel Cull
Overall it is a good route, but due to the large amount of hard surface under foot (over half the route) as well as a couple of sections which require GPS assistance, this route unfortunately only gets three stars from me. The route passes a number of shops in Redditch town centre if any supplies are needed, otherwise the route takes you through some underpasses (photos 1 & 2) and pavements to reach the pleasant Arrow Valley Country Park (photos 3 & 4). Leaving the park, the route takes you through one final suburb (Matchborough) before arriving into Mappleborough Green. The route leaves Mappleborough Green via Haye Lane (photo 6), from which just past the half way point the route finally enters open countryside....
Steve Litchfield
David Sanderson added Redwyt three, a new walk from Redditch to Wythall
Walk this routeThis is "a" route to get from Wythall to Redditch and it's "the" route I took but I don't think it will prove to be the best one....
David Sanderson
David Sanderson added Redwyt two, a new walk from Redditch to Wythall
Walk this routeI found the entrance to the path on Forshaw Heath Lane but it can't extend further than a short field. The paths between Icknield Street and Dagnell End Road start at a rickety stile and the first overgrown field was reasonably accessible, but then at the far end of the field, the footpath has been filled with rubble from demolitions, as illustrated by cables protruding....
David Sanderson
Either end uses greenways through the towns to negotiate relatively quiet walks....
David Sanderson
David Sanderson added Brored three, a new walk from Bromsgrove to Redditch
Walk this routeNot that direct, but is forced into its choices by lack of crossings of the railway line....
David Sanderson
This second version addresses the dangerous crossing of the first version but leaves in a dogleg just south of Tardebigge....
David Sanderson
I did Alcester to Redditch, it is a bit tricky finding the path from that way and there is a small part of the monarchs way that is overgrown not far out of the town, but otherwise lovely, if you walk it on a very hot day like me, stock up on water and suncream as there is not much shelter or any stops between Alcester and redditch to pick anything up, the x19 between Alcester and redditch runs hourly whichever way you do...
Steven Moralee
Ken added Drored two, a new walk from Droitwich Spa to Redditch
Walk this routeA good reasonably direct route,with some sections of parkland(Hanbury Hall n/t)canal towpath and fields of both grass and crops some being sprayed out but not all ,some walkers appear to being walking field edges to avoid this.Walked this route from Droitwich to Redditch,the first section being mainly canal towpath and then soon mature parkland passing Hanbury church to Hanbury there is small section of pavement walking passing a craft centre which is safe but with care (large lorries use this road)A small section at Forest farm is very overgrown but usable.Approaching the edge of Redditch the Pitcher oak wood area was difficult to establish the correct route.This route route uses both bridleways and public rights of ways and some muddy areas will be experienced but generally it’s a good walk plenty of views and unspoiled countryside....
J w ollid
It has a good quantity of paths through pasture so there could be cattle, sheep and horses. There are also crops where the path crosses the field and at the time of my walk the route was not apparent on the ground. Meeting the road the plot isn't clear about using the road or footpath so I head for the church which is very hospitable, providing a perfect lunch location out of the unpleasant weather. The well used path was very evident across the cropped fields but again the plot fails to confirm the route I should take. There may be a permissive path direct to the Jinney Ring but I stayed on the footpath to the road where a pavement offers some protection from the heavy traffic. The plot yet again suggests a permissive path to avoid the road but the pavement continues with evidence of incursion by unfriendly large tyre tracks. Back onto the safety of field paths the countryside remains pleasant with a mix of pasture and arable but the paths show less signs of use so the now good plot is essential. Another short section of road then a bridleway, initially with a good surface to serve an isolated house. After a major struggle along what is now the course of a shallow stoney stream I spotted a footpath in the adjacent field, a far superior route for the Slow Way....
Ken
A good route, mostly easy to follow. Full review and pictures to follow....
Hugh Hudson
Hugh Hudson added Brored two, a new walk from Bromsgrove to Redditch
Walk this routeSadly both the state of some stiles and in places the lack of waymarking mean that I can't recommend the route wholeheartedly, and shortage of daylight coupled with location problems on my phone forced me to abandon the route and do the last mile or so on the main road....
Hugh Hudson
I walked most of this from Bromsgrove to Redditch, but didn't risk the dangerous road crossings highlighted in the earlier review. Instead I found an easier alternative that avoids them, and I plan to submit this tomorrow. Some of the GPX plotting is loose, so I will try to fix that too....
Hugh Hudson
The dual carriageway crossing is not pleasant, there is no bridge or controlled crossing & it's not clear how you get across to the public footpath There's one small stile that is tricky to catch before the dual carriageway and is missing a marker going to Redditch, photo below to help....
mxh989
Walked this early May (lovely weather) a nice rural walk particularly enjoyable section walking past Hanbury Hall and the Jenny Ring shops/cafe is lovely if open. There was two fields I decided to circumvent due to cows (you can see in the Strava below and here: https://www.strava.com/activities/7103127350) a steep hill before the church can be tough but I believe the road to the left can get around that but worth the climb for the views. The park area as you leave Redditch can be confusing but I believe most paths head in the right direction and a GPX on your watch will help....
mxh989
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
ljp123 added Redhen two, a new walk from Redditch to Henley-in-Arden
Walk this routeOn the Henley side it is mostly open fields with some tracks, sections on country roads and <10m alongside a more major road....
ljp123
Jane Taylor added Alvred two, a new walk from Alvechurch to Redditch
Walk this routeYou follow the River Arrow from the Arrow Valley Lakes as it meanders through fields, meadows and reserves before it deposits you pleasantly in Alcester, a lovely little town where there are a few pubs, shops and cafes to refuel and rest up....
jimi biscuits
This 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
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 routeSlow Ways added Brored one, a new walk from Bromsgrove to Redditch
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Drored one, a new walk from Droitwich Spa to Redditch
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Inkred one, a new walk from Inkberrow to Redditch
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Redhen one, a new walk from Redditch to Henley-in-Arden
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Redditch’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
SP0382367508
Lat / Lon
52.30569° / -1.94534°
Easting / Northing
403,823E / 267,508N
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