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West Midlands Region

Fradley Junction – Fradley Junction loop from Great Haywood

West Midlands Region

Fradley Junction – Fradley Junction loop from Great Haywood

Moderate

5.0

(3)

10

riders

Fradley Junction – Fradley Junction loop from Great Haywood

03:12

49.4km

100m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.0 km for 166 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1.51 km

Salt's Plantation

Forest

2

1.95 km

Trent and Mersey Canal

Highlight • River

Bit boggy in March

Tip by

3

2.61 km

Historic Canal Lock

Highlight • Historical Site

4

21.0 km

Fradley Junction

Highlight • Structure

Fradley Junction, where the Coventry Canal meets the Trent & Mersey Canal, hosts a great little café over-looking the canal, with facilities in the courtyard. A pub, nature reserve and …

Tip by

5

21.2 km

The Laughing Duck Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Take-away with outdoor, canal-side seating. Open 7 days a week for cooked breakfasts, mid-morning snacks, cakes and coffee.

Tip by

6

24.4 km

All Saints Church, Alrewas

Highlight • Religious Site

Street art of a different era in these parts.

Tip by

7

25.0 km

The Bank Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice coffee stop with outdoor seating

Tip by

8

28.1 km

Fradley Junction

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely place for a coffee

Tip by

9

45.5 km

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

B

49.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.8 km

7.16 km

4.94 km

2.64 km

905 m

Surfaces

17.8 km

14.1 km

12.7 km

3.39 km

1.50 km

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Thursday 8 October

17°C

9°C

87 %

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