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West Midlands Region

Hopwas Canal Path – Fradley Junction loop from Tamworth

West Midlands Region

Hopwas Canal Path – Fradley Junction loop from Tamworth

Moderate

4

riders

Hopwas Canal Path – Fradley Junction loop from Tamworth

02:43

43.5km

190m

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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.6 km for 166 m

After 32.0 km for 204 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.31 km

Hopwas Canal Path

Highlight • River

Some parts quite smooth, others can be rutted from wet weather

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2

2.83 km

Hopwas Hays Wood

Highlight • Forest

An ancient area of woodland with a mixture of native tree species and a wide range of animals, insects and birds. The area is owned by Tarmac and the Ministry …

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3

3.77 km

Hopwas Woods

Highlight • Forest

4

5.52 km

Whittington Barracks Singletrack

Highlight • Trail

Singletrack crossing Whittington Barracks to road.

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13.3 km

Huddlesford Junction

Lake

6

20.5 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 …

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7

20.8 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.

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8

21.1 km

Fradley Junction

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely place for a coffee

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9

41.5 km

Cycling Route

Highlight • Cycleway

B

43.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

10.9 km

4.53 km

3.96 km

3.78 km

1.15 km

Surfaces

15.3 km

13.3 km

12.2 km

2.53 km

188 m

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Friday 8 May

20°C

8°C

19 %

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