Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see
United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Staffordshire
Lichfield
Whittington

Canal Towpath Walk

Highlight • Cycleway

Canal Towpath Walk

Hiking

5.0

(7)

Save

Share

  • More

  • Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Tips

    March 15, 2025

    Hiking

    A lovely place to go for a walk and cycle along the towpath. Just wear good shoes as it can be a bit muddy when it's wet.

    June 6, 2025

    Hiking

    A towpath (known in German as a towpath or Leinpfad), which runs alongside the river or canal, was an essential part of the transport infrastructure in earlier times. Before ships could be propelled by motor power, horses walked along the bank, pulling the boat against the current. This activity was called "treideln" in German, and thus the "treidelpfad" got its name. Where these paths – running directly along the bank – have survived to this day, they no longer serve their original purpose, but are still popular: namely, with hikers and cyclists.
    Translated by

    In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

    Sign up for free

    Routes here

    Best routes to Canal Towpath Walk

    5.0

    (5)

    46

    hikers

    1. Hopwas Hays Wood – View of the Countryside loop from Whittington

    11.9km

    03:08

    100m

    100m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Moderate

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Easy

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate

    Details

    Informations

    Elevation 60 m

    Weather

    Powered by Foreca

    Today

    Monday 2 March

    16°C

    7°C

    19 %

    Additional weather tips

    Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

    Most visited during

    January

    February

    March

    April

    May

    June

    July

    August

    September

    October

    November

    December

    Loading

    Location: Whittington, Lichfield, Staffordshire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

    Other Popular Places to Check Out

    Hopwas Hays Wood

    Explore
    RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
    Download the app
    Follow Us on Socials

    © komoot GmbH

    Privacy Policy