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Hopwas Canal Path – Tamworth Castle and Gardens loop from Tamworth

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United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Staffordshire

Hopwas Canal Path – Tamworth Castle and Gardens loop from Tamworth

Hard

24

runners

Hopwas Canal Path – Tamworth Castle and Gardens loop from Tamworth

01:35

15.3km

40m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.87 km

Tamworth Castle

Highlight • Castle

2

3.14 km

Tameside Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

A lovely area to hike or bike round, not to busy but plenty to see if your a nature lover.

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3

3.91 km

Fazeley Junction

Highlight • River

Nice spot for a short rest, being a junction there are a few different routes to take which gives your ride a bit of variation

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4

8.44 km

Hopwas Canal Path

Highlight • River

Some parts quite smooth, others can be rutted from wet weather

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5

8.96 km

Hopwas Hays Wood

Highlight • Forest

An ancient area of woodland with a mixture of native tree species and a wide range of animals, insects and birds. The area is owned by Tarmac and the Ministry …

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6

13.2 km

Tamworth Castle and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

A beautiful spot to vistit on a summers day, also Planet walk behind you with a cafe, and plenty of other activities.

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7

13.3 km

Tamworth Motte and Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

The buildings visible today (previous wooden building) were built in the 11th and 12th centuries. Built by Normans and correspond to a typical Norman motte. Over the centuries, their owners …

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8

13.5 km

Tamworth Town Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

The building was built in 1701 to a design by William Gilkes and financed by Thomay Guy. The arcades on the ground floor were intended for holding markets and the …

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B

15.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.63 km

4.81 km

2.30 km

968 m

638 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.48 km

4.91 km

3.70 km

186 m

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Friday 6 November

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7°C

25 %

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