The Laughing Duck Coffee Shop – Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Barton-under-Needwood
The Laughing Duck Coffee Shop – Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Barton-under-Needwood
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The Laughing Duck Coffee Shop – Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Barton-under-Needwood
03:23
13.3km
30m
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: May 26, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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475 m
Dogshead Lane Bridleway
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
2.31 km
St Leonard's Church, Wychnor
Highlight • Religious Site
It became dilapidated but rose again to become the beautiful church that now stands proud above the Trent and Mersey Canal.
With its mix of old and new stained glass windows it is a gem of a rural church.
Tip by
2.48 km
Trent and Mersey Canal
Highlight (Segment) • River
The Trent and Mersey Canal was completed in 1777 and plays an integral part of Alrewas' history. Once used to ship goods and materials it is now an important leisure facility; the canal is lined with dozens of ornately decorated narrowboats.
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6.68 km
The Laughing Duck Coffee Shop
Highlight • Cafe
Tip by
9.41 km
Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath
Highlight • Trail
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9.74 km
All Saints Church, Alrewas
Highlight • Religious Site
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9.84 km
Alrewas Mill Stream
Highlight • River
Alrewas was also famous for its eel fishery. The miller extracted eels from the stream and supplied them locally. The eel trade survived in the area until 1990.
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11.0 km
Site of Wychnor Deserted Medieval Village
Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site
The settlement, which had grown since being mentioned in the Domesday Books, had begun to decline by the Tudor era and was finally abandoned by the 18th century for reasons unknown.
Tip by
13.3 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
10.6 km
1.43 km
693 m
333 m
214 m
Surfaces
8.82 km
2.28 km
1.47 km
173 m
108 m
< 100 m
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