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View of Shugborough Hall – Essex Bridge loop from Great Haywood

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West Midlands Region

View of Shugborough Hall – Essex Bridge loop from Great Haywood

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3.0

(1)

13

riders

View of Shugborough Hall – Essex Bridge loop from Great Haywood

01:17

16.5km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.44 km for 176 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

793 m

View of Shugborough Hall

Highlight • Monument

Shugbrough is an awesome place to spend time. Although it always seems to be raining when I go

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2

849 m

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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3

986 m

Trent & Mersey Canal: Bishton to Great Haywood

Highlight (Segment) • River

A great towpath to ride along, wide and firm all year. At Great Haywood you can leave the canal to the village or join a Bridleway through the Shugborough Estate.

Tip by

4

7.54 km

Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

Good towpath

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11.0 km

River Trent

Lake

6

14.3 km

Trent and Mersey Canal

Highlight • River

Bit boggy in March

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B

16.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.24 km

4.76 km

1.65 km

1.60 km

1.07 km

160 m

Surfaces

7.02 km

3.83 km

2.88 km

2.75 km

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