Leapgate Old Railway Line – Leapgate Old Railway Line loop from Hartlebury

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Leapgate Old Railway Line – Leapgate Old Railway Line loop from Hartlebury

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Leapgate Old Railway Line – Leapgate Old Railway Line loop from Hartlebury

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11.8km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.32 km

Leapgate Old Railway Line

Highlight • Cycleway

Lovely old elevated railway line that cuts out a lot of Hartlebury and provides easy access to Stourport, Bewdley and the River Stour.
Just about doable on a road bike if conditions are good, fine on a gravel/MTB.

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4.07 km

Leapgate Railway Line Path

Highlight • Structure

4.24 km

Leapgate Old Railway Line

Highlight • Trail

The ‘Old Railway Line’ cuts through the red sandstone bedrock. These sandstones are Triassic in age, belonging to the ‘Sherwood Sandstone Group’ of rocks.

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4.48 km

Leapgate Old Railway Line, Stourport

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Leapgate old railway line once carried trains between Stourport and Worcester. Now a cycle and footpath, you can cross the River Stour over this viaduct and access Stourport town as …

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6.34 km

Stourport-on-Severn Basins

Highlight • Historical Site

6.37 km

The Windlass Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great place for coffee and cake . Or breakfast or lunch

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9.11 km

Hartlebury Common

Highlight • Natural

With thousands of species of colourful plants and insects, Hartlebury Common provides 229 acres of important wildlife habitat. The are is popular with different types of outdoorsy folks who come …

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10.4 km

Hartlebury Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Hartlebury Castle was home to the Bishops of Worcester from 855 AD until 2007. Today, the house serves as a museum, showcasing fascinating artefacts from the region. Colourful caravans, an …

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11.8 km

End point

Train Station

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