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United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Staffordshire
Stafford
Brocton

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

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United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Staffordshire
Stafford
Brocton

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

Moderate

5.0

(1)

2

hikers

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

04:13

15.6km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

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After 6.86 km for 1.06 km

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Waypoints

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1.15 km

Glacial Boulder, Cannock Chase

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Glacial Boulder is a chunk of granite which travelled from Scotland to Staffordshire in an ice sheet during the last Ice Age. After being found in a pit in …

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2

1.90 km

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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3

3.46 km

Little Pond in Cannock Chase

Highlight • Natural

4

7.94 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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5

7.99 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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6

8.74 km

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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9.16 km

Salt's Plantation

Forest

8

10.6 km

Seven Springs

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful little stream next to the car park.

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9

13.3 km

Designated as an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1958, Cannock Chase is notable for its beautiful landscape, its wildlife and its history. Among its attributes, Cannock Chase has the …

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15.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.81 km

2.81 km

1.53 km

547 m

359 m

267 m

248 m

Surfaces

6.56 km

2.61 km

2.08 km

1.93 km

1.87 km

515 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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