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9.5km

Worcester and Birmingham Canal — 9.5 km Running Out-and-back

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Worcester and Birmingham Canal is a 9.5 km (5.9 miles) out-and-back in Worcester, England: flat, with 10 m of climb, on paved ground.

10 mAscent
Paved100%Paved
0/5Hilly
Worcester and Birmingham Canal running route
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Explore the Worcester and Birmingham Canal

Location: Worcester, England

Embark on a charming 9.5km out-and-back journey along the Worcester and Birmingham Canal from Offerton Lane. This entirely paved, flat route offers a smooth and consistent surface, ideal for convenient training runs or a leisurely trot through Worcester's waterside history. Enjoy the peace of the canal, observing its gentle flow and the occasional narrowboat, as you make your way towards Landsdown Park and back.

Perfect for those seeking a tranquil escape without venturing too far from the city, this route is accessible and suits all levels. Whether you're building mileage, recovering from a tougher session, or simply enjoy a flat run in a pleasant, semi-urban environment, this canal path provides a delightful and uninterrupted experience.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 9.5 km out-and-back in Worcester, England with around 10 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
No. It rates 0 out of 5 on our hill scale — essentially flat. About 1 metres of climb per kilometre, 10 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 100% paved — runnable in road shoes year-round.

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