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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

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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: May 26, 2026

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After 0 m for 994 m

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After 2.12 km for 664 m

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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

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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

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A luminous pink bridge is always a sight to see.

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712 m

Shepherd's Monument

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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

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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

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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

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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

162 m

Elevation

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Friday 3 July

23°C

15°C

22 %

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Essex Bridge – View of Shugborough Hall loop from Shugborough Hall

Shugborough Hall and Gardens

Chinese House

Chinese Bridge and Pavilion, Cannock Chase

Shepherd's Monument

Essex Bridge

Haywood Junction Roving Bridge

View of Shugborough Hall

Shugborough Estate

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