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Whittington Firing Ranges – Whittington Village loop from Lichfield Trent Valley

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Whittington Firing Ranges – Whittington Village loop from Lichfield Trent Valley

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Whittington Firing Ranges – Whittington Village loop from Lichfield Trent Valley

02:30

24.1km

120m

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: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 3.43 km for 6 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.02 km

Regimental Headquarters, The Mercian Regiment

Highlight • Monument

A really interesting walk through the barracks, spotting the old Post Office and the Defence Medical Services building.

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8.68 km

Whittington Firing Ranges

Highlight • Structure

Note the below as the path can not be accessed at all times... So we had to do the diversion seen in the map.

gov.uk/government/publications/whittington-ranges-firing-times/whittington-range-complex-firing-times-31-july-14-august-2020

Hopwas Woods is out of bounds for 1 hour prior to and 1 hour after the firing timings listed.

This enables staff to have time to raise flags and lock off gates and post sentries to ensure nobody enters the range danger area when firing is taking place.

We cannot emphasise enough how important it is to fully realise how dangerous it would be to enter the danger area when firing is taking place as it could lead to loss of life.

The measures we put in place will ensure this should not happen.

The bridleway from Common Lane via the range and Hopwas Hey Lane to Hopwas Bridge on the canal will be closed as per byelaws when firing is due to take place until after firing is complete.

During this time with little firing taking place, please stick to the only access route along the bridleway. We have seen a large number of people who feel they can go anywhere they want; this is not the case. Please stick to the bridleway route when crossing the range.

Gates have now been installed on both the Hopwas bridge and the Tamhorn bridge. They will be locked when firing is taking place and locked in the open position when no firing is taking place.

If you are requested by a Military Sentry not to proceed past a given point please adhere to their instructions as they are given for your own safety. All sentries are equipped with body cameras to ensure all behaviours are correct.

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9.68 km

Whittington Village

Highlight • Historical Site

A lovely little village, taking in the Old Police Station, the Old School and the Old Post Office.

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9.73 km

The Dog Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

The Dog was originally a coaching inn and the building dates back about 300 years. Until quite recently the pub was a simple local; however, in 1992 the pub was extended and transformed into a cosy, attractively furnished hostelry with a popular restaurant, panelled bar and good selection of lagers and hand-pulled beers.

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9.85 km

Main St Café

Highlight • Cafe

A wonderful little place selling homemade cakes and food, and lovely drinks.

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9.92 km

The Bell

Highlight • Restaurant

A lovely old pub, selling great drinks and food.

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24.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

7.41 km

2.16 km

1.64 km

361 m

135 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

9.09 km

2.07 km

980 m

640 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 25 August

26°C

16°C

81 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Whittington Firing Ranges – Whittington Village loop from Lichfield Trent Valley

Regimental Headquarters, The Mercian Regiment

Whittington Firing Ranges

Whittington Village

The Dog Inn

Main St Café

The Bell

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