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National Memorial Arboretum – Armed Forces Memorial loop from National Memorial Arboretum

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National Memorial Arboretum – Armed Forces Memorial loop from National Memorial Arboretum

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National Memorial Arboretum – Armed Forces Memorial loop from National Memorial Arboretum

01:22

5.40km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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37 m

National Memorial Arboretum

Highlight • Natural

Built to honour the lives of those who died during conflicts, the National Memorial Arboretum is an interesting place to visit, especially if you are interested in military history. You can learn more about Britain's conflicts at the exhibition galleries or reflect on the tyranny of war at the restaurants, cafe and courtyard garden. The arboretum has over 30,000 trees and 350 memorials.

A church service takes place in the Millenium Chapel of Peace every morning at 11am, when the Last Post is played. The arboretum is open from 10am - 4pm. You can find more information here: thenma.org.uk

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518 m

Armed Forces Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Over 16,000 names are recorded on the memorial including those who have been killed whilst on duty, died in operational theatre or were targeted by terrorists.

A gap has been left in the two southern walls of the Memorial. On Armistice Day a shaft of sunlight falls through this gap onto the bronze wreath in the centre of the Memorial.

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1.91 km

Croxall Lakes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

A beautiful lake and nature reserve in between Croxall and Alrewas. The lakes were formed in the 1990s after sand and gravel were quarried from the area. You'll find lots of wildlife here, especially birds such as lapwing, oystercatchers and owls, and mammals like otters and water voles. The reserve is owned by the National Forest Company and managed by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.

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1.96 km

National Memorial Arboretum

Highlight • Monument

A great place to visit of you like a bit of military history or if you just want a place for some quiet time. A massive array of memorials for all different types of troops, regiments, squadrons etc. Lots can be learnt here with a wealth of information available. Cafe on site and free entry.

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2.35 km

Christmas Truce Memorial Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

A bronze sculpture depicting a handshake between a British soldier and a German soldier encased within an open-meshed steel football.

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2.35 km

The River Tame

Highlight (Segment) • River

4.00 km

Polish Forces War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Until this monument, there was none in Britain to all Poles across Europe who died during World War II. Polish Forces served with the Allies from the first day of war until the last.

The monument is comprised of four sculptures of typical members of the main branches of the Polish Armed Forces: the Air Force, the Army, the Navy and the Polish Underground Home Army. The airman is a Polish pilot from RAF 303 Squadron during the Battle of Britain; the Underground figure is a woman courier wearing civilian clothes; the army is represented by a typical Polish soldier from the battle of Monte-Cassino; the seaman is a crew member of the Polish destroyer Błyskawica. In addition, the figures are ‘combined’ with an eagle uniting all four under its outspread wings.

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4.30 km

Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The emblem of the Airborne Forces is Bellerophon mounted on the winged horse Pegasus which features in the design of this memorial. You’ll also see a figure of a paratrooper pulling in his bergen.

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5.40 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.27 km

1.75 km

369 m

Surfaces

4.34 km

558 m

484 m

Elevation

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National Memorial Arboretum – Armed Forces Memorial loop from National Memorial Arboretum

National Memorial Arboretum

Armed Forces Memorial

Croxall Lakes Nature Reserve

National Memorial Arboretum

Christmas Truce Memorial Sculpture

The River Tame

Polish Forces War Memorial

Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces Memorial

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