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Staffordshire
Lichfield
Shenstone

Rugeley Road Climb – Lichfield Cathedral loop from Shenstone

Moderate

20

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Rugeley Road Climb – Lichfield Cathedral loop from Shenstone

02:57

61.9km

570m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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21.8 km

Pye Green BT Tower

Highlight • Forest

This is the infamous Hednesford BT Tower that can be seen from most parts of Cannock Chase. Few people know of this spot that lets you view the tower emerging from the culled tree lines.

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2

22.4 km

Penkridge Bank road across the woodland of Cannock Chase. It's not a huge hill but it's a fun road.

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3

31.1 km

Stile Cop Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

0.9 miles, average gradient 5%

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33.1 km

Rugeley Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Good descent with plenty of run out.
Good climb but take it easy at bottom as it really kicks in halfway through after a slight left hand bend.

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55.2 km

Lichfield Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

Lichfield Cathedral is a stunning medieval church and the only cathedral in England with three spires. Built from 1195 to 1340, the cathedral wasn't always a calm place – it …

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61.9 km

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Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.2 km

5.91 km

2.33 km

1.12 km

163 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.4 km

18.1 km

223 m

117 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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