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Lichfield Cathedral – Bridle Path loop from Lichfield City

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Lichfield Cathedral – Bridle Path loop from Lichfield City

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5.0

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Lichfield Cathedral – Bridle Path loop from Lichfield City

03:19

53.5km

290m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.9 km for 185 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.25 km

Lichfield Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

Lichfield Cathedral is a stunning medieval church and the only cathedral in England with three spires. Built from 1195 to 1340, the cathedral wasn't always a calm place – it …

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5.64 km

Bridle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Not for road bikes without suitable tyres.

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7.29 km

Whittington is a nicely situated village, near an Army Medical Training establishment and a canal passes through it. Few shops and a decent looking pub, sort of place it's worth anning your midday stop at.

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17.3 km

St. Michael's Church Shelter

Highlight • Rest Area

Caught in the middle of a thunderstorm this, very nice, church has ample opportunities for shelter

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26.0 km

Bench in Netherseal Village

Highlight • Rest Area

This bench in Netherseal is extremely comfortable and in a pretty location, perfect for a quick 10mins to recharge the loins.

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30.2 km

Crossroads Wood

Forest

34.0 km

Rosliston Forestry Centre Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good idea to plan a route making this your midpoint rest break or final pick up point.
Beware, on a cold hard day it may be hard to leave such a cosy cafe!

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53.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.7 km

1.74 km

1.73 km

1.20 km

935 m

211 m

Surfaces

28.3 km

23.6 km

1.47 km

147 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 26 July

24°C

14°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Lichfield Cathedral – Bridle Path loop from Lichfield City

Lichfield Cathedral

Bridle Path

Whittington War Memorial

St. Michael's Church Shelter

Bench in Netherseal Village

Rosliston Forestry Centre Café

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