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View of the Countryside – Hopwas Hays Wood loop from Lichfield

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Swinfen And Packington

View of the Countryside – Hopwas Hays Wood loop from Lichfield

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View of the Countryside – Hopwas Hays Wood loop from Lichfield

03:51

14.8km

100m

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: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.85 km

Whittington Military Firing Range

Highlight • Structure

4.49 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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5.62 km

Hopwas Woods Rifle Range and Bunker

Highlight • Structure

6.50 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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10.8 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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11.5 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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11.5 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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11.9 km

St Giles' Church, Whittington

Highlight • Religious Site

There has been a church on the present site in Whittington since the 13th century, when worship was taken by the monks who walked over from the Friary at Lichfield. …

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14.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.59 km

5.23 km

623 m

140 m

128 m

Surfaces

3.59 km

3.40 km

2.71 km

2.30 km

1.67 km

1.04 km

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 28 May

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View of the Countryside – Hopwas Hays Wood loop from Lichfield

Whittington Military Firing Range

View of the Countryside

Hopwas Woods Rifle Range and Bunker

Hopwas Hays Wood

Canal Towpath Walk

The Dog Inn

Whittington Village

St Giles' Church, Whittington

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