Essex Bridge – View of Shugborough Hall loop from Shugborough Hall

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Essex Bridge – View of Shugborough Hall loop from Shugborough Hall

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Essex Bridge – View of Shugborough Hall loop from Shugborough Hall

00:42

2.78km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 0 m for 994 m

Customers only

After 2.12 km for 664 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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320 m

Shugborough Hall and Gardens

Highlight • Monument

Shugborough Hall and its beautiful gardens are a wonderful place for a pleasant stroll. Their location on the northern fringes of Cannock Chase AONB, means that you can spend a …

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587 m

Chinese House

Highlight • Monument

Completed in 1747, the Chinese House at Shugborough is thought to be one of the earliest buildings of Chinese influence in the country.

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617 m

Chinese Bridge and Pavilion, Cannock Chase

Highlight • Structure

A luminous pink bridge is always a sight to see.

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712 m

Shepherd's Monument

Highlight • Monument

Welcome to the Shepherd's Monument, Sleep Token fans. We're really excited to welcome you all to the estate and for you to discover the history of Shugborough.

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1.07 km

Essex Bridge

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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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1.56 km

Haywood Junction Roving Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The "roving" bridge located at Haywood Junction serves as a fine illustration of a clever engineering solution. This device allowed horses to seamlessly transition from one side of the towpath …

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2.09 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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2.53 km

Shugborough Estate

Highlight • Monument

Yet another place to go running that is full of scenery rather than roads and cars. Whether its a short blast or a cross country you can do it all from here.

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2.78 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.54 km

885 m

344 m

Surfaces

1.49 km

1.12 km