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River Penk – Pye Green BT Tower loop from Hednesford

River Penk – Pye Green BT Tower loop from Hednesford

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River Penk – Pye Green BT Tower loop from Hednesford

02:34

58.9km

360m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.3 km for 184 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.9 km

The East Gate Remains

Highlight • Historical Site

It is the sole remaining fragment of the medieval town walls. It was probably built in the early 15th century and most of the gate was demolished 1800 due to a neighbouring road needing widening.

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16.9 km

Victoria Park

Highlight • Natural

the park is the largest formal park in the Borough.

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17.4 km

St Mary's Church, Stafford

Highlight • Historical Site

Established on the grounds of a predecessor church approximately in 1190, St. Mary's stands as the town's most expansive church. It boasts distinctive features such as an ancient Byzantine font, …

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18.1 km

Broad Eye Windmill

Highlight • Other

The windmill is currently home to Windmill Broadcasting

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27.0 km

Red Lion Farm Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great spot to stop for coffee and cake! Toilets and bike rack, and an outdoor area for those rare, precious warm sunny days!

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30.5 km

St Editha's Church, Church Eaton

Highlight • Historical Site

12th century parish church of Saint Editha

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43.0 km

River Penk

Highlight • River

56.2 km

Pye Green BT Tower

Highlight • Forest

This is the infamous Hednesford BT Tower that can be seen from most parts of Cannock Chase. Few people know of this spot that lets you view the tower emerging from the culled tree lines.

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58.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.4 km

10.7 km

1.78 km

1.11 km

920 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.4 km

6.50 km

609 m

324 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Friday 8 May

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River Penk – Pye Green BT Tower loop from Hednesford

The East Gate Remains

Victoria Park

St Mary's Church, Stafford

Broad Eye Windmill

Red Lion Farm Shop & Café

St Editha's Church, Church Eaton

River Penk

Pye Green BT Tower

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