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Hopwas Canal Path – Hopwas Hays Wood loop from River Tame Flood Relief Channel

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Hopwas Canal Path – Hopwas Hays Wood loop from River Tame Flood Relief Channel

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Hopwas Canal Path – Hopwas Hays Wood loop from River Tame Flood Relief Channel

01:31

14.5km

80m

Running

Moderate run. 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 18, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.89 km

Hopwas Canal Path

Highlight • River

Some parts quite smooth, others can be rutted from wet weather

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2.41 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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3.56 km

Towpath along the canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Great tow path and lots of wildlife to see with the river next to it.

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6.01 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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6.67 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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6.72 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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7.72 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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8.77 km

Defence Medical Services (Whittington) Headquarters

Highlight • Structure

Whittington Barracks is a military base in Whittington, Staffordshire, near Lichfield in England. It is home to the Staffordshire Regiment Museum. Now known as Defence Medical Services (Whittington), it is …

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14.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.71 km

4.05 km

3.67 km

2.07 km

Surfaces

7.56 km

4.57 km

1.79 km

570 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Wednesday 22 July

26°C

14°C

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Hopwas Canal Path – Hopwas Hays Wood loop from River Tame Flood Relief Channel

Hopwas Canal Path

Hopwas Hays Wood

Towpath along the canal

Canal Towpath Walk

The Dog Inn

Whittington Village

Whittington Firing Ranges

Defence Medical Services (Whittington) Headquarters

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