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Hopwas Canal Path – Tamworth Castle and Gardens loop from Tamworth

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Hopwas Canal Path – Tamworth Castle and Gardens loop from Tamworth

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Hopwas Canal Path – Tamworth Castle and Gardens loop from Tamworth

01:36

15.4km

40m

Running

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

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.17 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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3.93 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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8.46 km

Hopwas Canal Path

Highlight • River

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

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8.99 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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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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13.3 km

Castle Grounds Flower Beds

Highlight • Rest Area

A wonderful place to stop amd take a rest, great views of the castle, a cafe, park, cycle paths, town centre all near by. Best to stop in spring or summer when the floral displays are up and running.

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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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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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15.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.89 km

4.76 km

2.14 km

1.19 km

263 m

137 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.93 km

4.59 km

3.37 km

251 m

182 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 19 July

26°C

8°C

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Hopwas Canal Path – Tamworth Castle and Gardens loop from Tamworth

Tameside Nature Reserve

Fazeley Junction

Hopwas Canal Path

Hopwas Hays Wood

Tamworth Castle and Gardens

Castle Grounds Flower Beds

Tamworth Motte and Castle

Tamworth Town Hall

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