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West Midlands Region

East Staffordshire

Essex Bridge – Run and Ride Bike Shop loop from Blithfield

Road cycling routes

West Midlands Region

East Staffordshire

Essex Bridge – Run and Ride Bike Shop loop from Blithfield

Moderate

6

riders

Essex Bridge – Run and Ride Bike Shop loop from Blithfield

01:37

35.4km

240m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.24 km for 70 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.29 km

Essex Bridge

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Essex Bridge is historically significant, dating back to the early 17th century. It was built between 1550 and 1554, making it one of the oldest surviving stone bridges in England. …

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2

8.22 km

Victoria Sponge Cake at Café

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3

13.0 km

Run and Ride Bike Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great local bike shop, equipped with a workshop and the best coffee going.

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4

18.9 km

Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal Towpath

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Such a good ride along canal, definitely not for road tires especially after rain

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B

35.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.4 km

7.18 km

2.03 km

1.22 km

1.16 km

375 m

Surfaces

30.6 km

3.10 km

1.05 km

566 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Tuesday 2 June

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11°C

98 %

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