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Fradley Junction – Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Alrewas

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Fradley Junction – Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Alrewas

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Fradley Junction – Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Alrewas

00:32

7.69km

10m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Bus stop

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3.27 km

Fradley Junction

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely place for a coffee

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3.85 km

Fradley Junction

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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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5.81 km

Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath (Fradley Junction to Alrewas)

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A wonderful section of tow-path to run alongside the Trent & Mersey Canal between Fradley Junction and Alrewas.

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6.76 km

Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath

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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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7.24 km

All Saints Church, Alrewas

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Street art of a different era in these parts.

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7.34 km

Alrewas Mill Stream

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The stream was created from water diverted from the Trent in order to power a mill. Initially a corn mill in medieval times, it later became a cotton mill.

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7.69 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.35 km

3.13 km

960 m

131 m

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.86 km

2.54 km

1.12 km

176 m

Elevation

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Friday 29 May

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Fradley Junction – Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Alrewas

Fradley Junction

Fradley Junction

Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath (Fradley Junction to Alrewas)

Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath

All Saints Church, Alrewas

Alrewas Mill Stream

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