Best walks to or from Alvechurch
Worcestershire · West Midlands of England | Walks by train
MapBeautiful walks starting or ending at Alvechurch Station.
Alvechurch Station to Kings Norton Station
10km.
Towpath along canal with suburban and greenbelt sections. Nearly 1000 years ago Kings Norton was valued five times higher than Birmingham for taxation; canal junction constructed 1796; area incorporated into Birmingham in 1911. Narrow road with fast traffic; dark tunnel to avoid (2.5km Wast Hill Tunnel).
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Alvechurch Station to [Earlswood Station](/train-stations/south-east-england/surrey/earlswood)
9km.
Hilly north Worcestershire landscape. River Blythe rises near Earlswood Lakes. Cars travel fast on twisty road with no pavement; busy A435 dual carriageway crossing.
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Bromsgrove Station to Alvechurch Station
9km.
Most pleasant rolling countryside. Pastoral yet industrial terrain of north east Worcestershire. Two towns shaped by 18th-19th century canal development. Alvechurch has long history under Bishop of Worcester from late 8th century. Fast cars on lane; narrow busy road with no pavements.
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Alvechurch Station to Redditch Station
Easy: 9km, moderate ascents. 2h.
Hill paths with woodland and with moderate climbs. Sections can be overgrown.
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Barnt Green Station to Alvechurch Station
Easy: 3km, moderate ascents. 1h.
Canal towpath with fields.