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Armitage With Handsacre

Fradley Junction – Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Ideal Standard

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Armitage With Handsacre

Fradley Junction – Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Ideal Standard

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Fradley Junction – Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Ideal Standard

02:57

37.7km

60m

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: May 10, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 242 m for 53 m

After 37.5 km for 53 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.84 km

Fradley Junction

Highlight • Structure

Fradley Junction, where the Coventry Canal meets the Trent & Mersey Canal, hosts a great little café over-looking the canal, with facilities in the courtyard. A pub, nature reserve and …

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7.52 km

The Laughing Duck Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Take-away with outdoor, canal-side seating. Open 7 days a week for cooked breakfasts, mid-morning snacks, cakes and coffee.

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10.3 km

Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

Nice quiet part of the canal towpath, the odd dog walker as expected, but a nice varied addition adding a circular walk to a day at the Arboretum.

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10.7 km

All Saints Church, Alrewas

Highlight • Religious Site

Street art of a different era in these parts.

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15.1 km

Burton to Fradley Junction Cycle Route

Highlight • River

18.1 km

Trent & Mersey Canal Lock and Cottage

Highlight • Structure

Canal walking generally assures you of good access on a relatively flat route. This point is at the juncture of a few pathways and canal routes in the National Forest. Worth a walk.

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19.3 km

Start of Kingfisher Way Along the Canal

Highlight • River

37.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.7 km

10.6 km

6.26 km

1.65 km

442 m

140 m

Surfaces

16.0 km

11.2 km

7.28 km

1.85 km

1.38 km

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

22°C

11°C

20 %

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Fradley Junction – Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Ideal Standard

Fradley Junction

The Laughing Duck Coffee Shop

Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath

All Saints Church, Alrewas

Burton to Fradley Junction Cycle Route

Trent & Mersey Canal Lock and Cottage

Start of Kingfisher Way Along the Canal

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