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Essex Bridge – View of Shugborough Hall loop from Rugeley Trent Valley

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West Midlands Region

Essex Bridge – View of Shugborough Hall loop from Rugeley Trent Valley

Hard

11

runners

Essex Bridge – View of Shugborough Hall loop from Rugeley Trent Valley

01:43

15.6km

30m

Running

Hard run. Very 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

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Cannock Chase National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

5.39 km

Historic Canal Lock

Highlight • Historical Site

2

6.05 km

Trent and Mersey Canal

Highlight • River

Bit boggy in March

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3

7.66 km

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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4

7.71 km

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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5

8.57 km

Trent and Mersey Canal, Bridge 72 (Little Haywood)

Highlight • Bridge

This tranquil summer scene on the Trent and Mersey Canal footpath is a favourite! The curving canal and path, the pleasant greenery and houses, and the approaching stone bridge all …

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8.98 km

Salt's Plantation

Forest

7

15.3 km

George V Post Box

Highlight • Other

B

15.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.80 km

5.14 km

1.84 km

1.58 km

200 m

Surfaces

6.99 km

4.84 km

2.19 km

1.07 km

469 m

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