Canal Towpath Walk – National Memorial Arboretum loop from Lichfield Trent Valley

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Canal Towpath Walk – National Memorial Arboretum loop from Lichfield Trent Valley

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Canal Towpath Walk – National Memorial Arboretum loop from Lichfield Trent Valley

02:06

35.1km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.0 km for 59 m

After 20.8 km for 69 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.04 km

Whittington Village

Highlight • Historical Site

A lovely little village, taking in the Old Police Station, the Old School and the Old Post Office.

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4.68 km

Canal Towpath Walk

Highlight • Cycleway

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.

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20.1 km

National Memorial Arboretum

Highlight • Natural

Built to honour the lives of those who died during conflicts, the National Memorial Arboretum is an interesting place to visit, especially if you are interested in military history. You …

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21.4 km

The Bank Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice coffee stop with outdoor seating

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21.9 km

All Saints Church, Alrewas

Highlight • Religious Site

Street art of a different era in these parts.

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35.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.5 km

3.00 km

2.62 km

1.51 km

259 m

147 m

116 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

14.9 km

1.15 km

259 m

Elevation

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Canal Towpath Walk – National Memorial Arboretum loop from Lichfield Trent Valley

Whittington Village

Canal Towpath Walk

National Memorial Arboretum

The Bank Café

All Saints Church, Alrewas

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