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House by the Canal – Essex Bridge loop from Penkridge

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House by the Canal – Essex Bridge loop from Penkridge

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House by the Canal – Essex Bridge loop from Penkridge

02:04

32.9km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 15.9 km for 103 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.91 km

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

Tow path not the best

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2.97 km

House by the Canal

Highlight • River

But can’t afford

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4.14 km

Shutt Hill Lock

Highlight • Structure

Tow path not so good

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8.87 km

Quiet Country Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Enjoy that flow!

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13.9 km

Essex Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Bridleway from Essex Bridge then an estate road to Milford. This is suitable for road bikes. The speed limit is 20mph. If you are riding towards Milford just be mindful …

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17.1 km

Essex Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Essex Bridge is historically significant, dating back to the early 17th century. It was built between 1550 and 1554, making it one of the oldest surviving stone bridges in England. …

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18.1 km

Canalside Farm, Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe very good when open, currently has an outside coffee stall during COVID measures. Can get very busy though

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32.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.7 km

4.68 km

1.38 km

448 m

366 m

338 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

12.6 km

2.98 km

1.03 km

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

27°C

15°C

41 %

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House by the Canal – Essex Bridge loop from Penkridge

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal Towpath

House by the Canal

Shutt Hill Lock

Quiet Country Road

Essex Bridge

Essex Bridge

Canalside Farm, Shop & Café

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