Saltway Line
Barnt Green – Droitwich Spa
The journey along the Saltway Line begins in Barnt Green, a quaint village only 10 miles from Birmingham. Standing on the platform it’s easy to see the fall of the Lickey Incline, the steepest sustained incline on the UK main line.
From here you can also start another scenic rail adventure along the Arrow Valley Line, another route supported by Worcestershire Community Rail Partnership.
History & heritage
Next stop along the line is Bromsgrove, a traditional market town surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside and home to the Avoncroft Museum. This fascinating open-air museum is home to over 30 historic buildings and structures which have been rescued and re-built.
Heading south from Bromsgrove, the route now leads to Droitwich Spa but not before passing the historic Great Western Signal Box and crossing the Droitwich canal.
Droitwich Spa is a busy town, known to the Romans as a key source of salt before being developed into a spa during the 19th century. Discover more about the area’s past in salt production in the Heritage Centre and experience the salt water lido only a 15 minute walk from the railway station.
