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Staffordshire
Lichfield
Wigginton And Hopwas

Hopwas Canal Path – Hopwas Hays Wood loop from Wigginton and Hopwas

Moderate

5.0

(1)

23

runners

Hopwas Canal Path – Hopwas Hays Wood loop from Wigginton and Hopwas

01:08

10.3km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

184 m

Hopwas Canal Path

Highlight • River

Some parts quite smooth, others can be rutted from wet weather

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2

706 m

Hopwas Hays Wood

Highlight • Forest

An ancient area of woodland with a mixture of native tree species and a wide range of animals, insects and birds. The area is owned by Tarmac and the Ministry …

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3

3.59 km

View of the Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you have binoculars, take them on this walk which has wonderful far reaching views across the surrounding countryside

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4

4.24 km

Whittington Military Firing Range

Highlight • Structure

5

4.26 km

Singletrack crossing Whittington Barracks to road.

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6

5.41 km

Whittington Village

Highlight • Historical Site

A lovely little village, taking in the Old Police Station, the Old School and the Old Post Office.

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7

6.05 km

Canal Towpath Walk

Highlight • Cycleway

A lovely place to go for a walk and cycle along the towpath. Just wear good shoes as it can be a bit muddy when it's wet.

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8

8.50 km

Towpath along the canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Great tow path and lots of wildlife to see with the river next to it.

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B

10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.43 km

1.35 km

1.23 km

288 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.36 km

1.65 km

1.62 km

1.34 km

341 m

< 100 m

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Monday 1 June

20°C

13°C

85 %

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