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Gravel Road Through the Trees – Lichfield Cathedral loop from Landywood

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Gravel Road Through the Trees – Lichfield Cathedral loop from Landywood

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Gravel Road Through the Trees – Lichfield Cathedral loop from Landywood

05:10

71.3km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 32.3 km for 5 m

After 32.6 km for 16 m

After 43.2 km for 50 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.1 km

Monkey Trail (M6), Cannock Chase

Highlight • MTB Park

Monkey Trail is not suitable for a Touring Bike, Follow The Dog is easier.

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14.5 km

Lower Cliff

Viewpoint

21.2 km

The White Roads of Cannock Chase

Highlight • Trail

Woodland paradise on the white roads of the chase! You cant not get a photo?

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22.0 km

Gravel Road Through the Trees

Highlight • Forest

22.8 km

Cannock Chase National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

23.6 km

Steep Uphill Singletrack in Cannock Chase National Landscape

Highlight • Climb

This is an awfully steep hill and a total nightmare if it's muddy. Recommended, for those who like a challenge.

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26.6 km

Trent & Mersey Canal: Bishton to Great Haywood

Highlight (Segment) • River

A great towpath to ride along, wide and firm all year. At Great Haywood you can leave the canal to the village or join a Bridleway through the Shugborough Estate.

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43.2 km

Trent & Mersey Canal

Highlight • River

Turn right onto the canal and follow it to Fradley Junction; this cuts out unpleasant road sections through Kings Bromley.

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54.4 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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71.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.1 km

24.6 km

13.0 km

4.31 km

2.61 km

1.52 km

327 m

Surfaces

21.3 km

18.6 km

17.8 km

7.91 km

5.68 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Saturday 30 May

21°C

12°C

33 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Gravel Road Through the Trees – Lichfield Cathedral loop from Landywood

Monkey Trail (M6), Cannock Chase

The White Roads of Cannock Chase

Gravel Road Through the Trees

Cannock Chase National Landscape

Steep Uphill Singletrack in Cannock Chase National Landscape

Trent & Mersey Canal: Bishton to Great Haywood

Trent & Mersey Canal

Lichfield Cathedral

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