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Staffordshire

Essex Bridge – Blithfield Reservoir Causeway loop from Stafford

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Staffordshire

Essex Bridge – Blithfield Reservoir Causeway loop from Stafford

Moderate

4.0

(1)

28

riders

Essex Bridge – Blithfield Reservoir Causeway loop from Stafford

02:49

46.7km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: May 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Cannock Chase National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

9.91 km

Canalside Farm, Shop & Café

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Cafe very good when open, currently has an outside coffee stall during COVID measures. Can get very busy though

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2

10.8 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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3

20.0 km

Blithfield Reservoir Causeway

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Blithfield reservoir was built in 1953 to supply drinking water to the surrounding area.
The reservoir and surrounding woodland have been designated as a a SSSI due to the important …

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20.6 km

Blithfield Reservoir

Lake

5

22.8 km

Cobwebs Coffee Stop

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Cake and coffee, cyclists mecca. A regular choice of a dozen fresh homemade cakes and excellent coffee.
Open 10:00 - 16:00 but closed on Tuesdays.

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6

22.8 km

The Old Mill Café

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Seating area is outdoors or in covered ‘sheds’ as in photos…bring an extra layer! Cakes are off the charts!!! Bring tupperware to take an extra slice home!

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7

40.6 km

Rapeseed Field

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Great downhill slopes around here

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8

42.8 km

Bridge Over Two Waters Way

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9

44.7 km

Silkin Way Cycle Path

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Nice little cycle path if you want to avoid the traffic when heading out from the town centre. ☀️

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B

46.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.9 km

2.67 km

1.79 km

1.38 km

533 m

373 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.0 km

7.85 km

410 m

234 m

199 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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