Walks you can reach from Redditch by train
Worcestershire · West Midlands of England | Walks by foot
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Alvechurch Station to Kings Norton Station (Worcestershire)
5m direct from Redditch.
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) (Worcestershire)
5m direct from Redditch.
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 (Worcestershire)
5m direct from Redditch.
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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Barnt Green Station to Alvechurch Station (Worcestershire)
5m direct from Redditch.
Easy: 3km, moderate ascents. 1h.
Canal towpath with fields.
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Barnt Green Station to Bromsgrove Station (Worcestershire)
15m direct from Redditch.
Easy: 7km, gentle ascents. 2h.
Field paths.
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Barnt Green Station to Hagley Station (Worcestershire)
15m direct from Redditch.
Tough: 173km. Flat terrain. 6h.
Spectacular; long views. Hill and moorland paths with woodland, fields, and with substantial climbs. Can be very muddy or boggy.
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Longbridge Station to Barnt Green Station (Worcestershire)
15m direct from Redditch.
Easy: 5km, moderate ascents. 1h30.
Hill paths with woodland and with gentle gradients.
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Longbridge Station to Wood End Station (Worcestershire)
15m direct from Redditch.
16km.
Spectacular views to Birmingham and Worcestershire. Ridge lip with fields, woodlands, and lanes. Traces the Midlands Watershed Ridge along the Birmingham Plateau lip; route parallels Roman Icknield Street. A441 Redditch Road busy; M42 motorway crossing.
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Wythall Station to Longbridge Station (Worcestershire)
15m direct from Redditch.
10km.
Rural with woodland, fields, and suburban areas. Walk traces River Cole source on Severn-Trent watershed; passes moated medieval farmhouse; passes Shire Country Park. Busy main roads; muddy footpath sections.
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Northfield Station to Longbridge Station (Worcestershire)
15m direct from Redditch.
Easy: 1km, gentle ascents. 30m.
Can be very muddy or boggy.
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Kings Norton Station to Northfield Station (Worcestershire)
30m direct from Redditch.
Easy: 3km, flat terrain.
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Birmingham New Street Station to Kings Norton Station (Warwickshire)
30m direct from Redditch.
10km.
Canal towpath (Worcester and Birmingham Canal). Kings Norton was site of a 1642 English Civil War battle.