View of the Countryside – Hopwas Hays Wood loop from Wigginton and Hopwas

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Swinfen And Packington

View of the Countryside – Hopwas Hays Wood loop from Wigginton and Hopwas

Moderate

4.8

(5)

hikers

View of the Countryside – Hopwas Hays Wood loop from Wigginton and Hopwas

03:10

12.1km

90m

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: August 6, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.83 km

View of the Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you have binoculars, take them on this walk which has wonderful far reaching views across the surrounding countryside

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2.79 km

Whittington Firing Ranges

Highlight • Structure

Note the below as the path can not be accessed at all times... So we had to do the diversion seen in the map.

gov.uk/government/publications/whittington-ranges-firing-times/whittington-range-complex-firing-times-31-july-14-august-2020

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4.15 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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4.21 km

The Dog Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

The Dog was originally a coaching inn and the building dates back about 300 years. Until quite recently the pub was a simple local; however, in 1992 the pub was …

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4.32 km

Main St Café

Highlight • Cafe

A wonderful little place selling homemade cakes and food, and lovely drinks.

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4.39 km

The Bell

Highlight • Restaurant

A lovely old pub, selling great drinks and food.

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5.09 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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8.69 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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