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View of Shugborough Hall – Essex Bridge loop from German War Cemetery

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View of Shugborough Hall – Essex Bridge loop from German War Cemetery

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View of Shugborough Hall – Essex Bridge loop from German War Cemetery

04:57

18.5km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Cannock Chase National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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864 m

Viewpoint Over Cannock Chase Heathland

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great viewpoint for gazing out over miles of heathland, woods and hills.

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3.88 km

Lone Tree in Cannock Chase National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

Cannock Chase, referred to locally as just 'The Chase' is one of the jewels of the midlands. It features an internationally important heathland which is teeming with wildlife.

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4.75 km

Ancient Oak Woodland in Cannock Chase

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fantastic ancient oak trees which are so utterly different to the birch landscape around them. A pleasure to walk through in all seasons.

Easy walk from Coppice Hill car park, off the chase road in Brocton.

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9.03 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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9.09 km

Essex Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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9.84 km

Trent and Mersey Canal, Bridge 72 (Little Haywood)

Highlight • Bridge

This tranquil summer scene on the Trent and Mersey Canal footpath is a favourite! The curving canal and path, the pleasant greenery and houses, and the approaching stone bridge all …

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10.3 km

Salt's Plantation

Forest

11.7 km

Seven Springs

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful little stream next to the car park.

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12.4 km

Abraham's Valley, Cannock Chase

Highlight • Forest

A delightful stroll through a blend of thick woodlands and open trails. Much like the rest of Cannock Chase, you'll find an abundance of wildlife and breathtaking vistas along the way.

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18.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

2.55 km

655 m

547 m

325 m

262 m

248 m

Surfaces

8.12 km

4.93 km

2.02 km

1.67 km

1.02 km

712 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

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View of Shugborough Hall – Essex Bridge loop from German War Cemetery

Viewpoint Over Cannock Chase Heathland

Lone Tree in Cannock Chase National Landscape

Ancient Oak Woodland in Cannock Chase

View of Shugborough Hall

Essex Bridge

Trent and Mersey Canal, Bridge 72 (Little Haywood)

Seven Springs

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