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United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Staffordshire
Lichfield
Burntwood

Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath – Beacon Park loop from Burntwood

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Staffordshire
Lichfield
Burntwood

Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath – Beacon Park loop from Burntwood

Moderate

9

riders

Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath – Beacon Park loop from Burntwood

02:03

42.0km

290m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.8 km for 112 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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17.8 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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2

32.3 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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3

33.0 km

Beacon Park

Highlight • Monument

Beacon Park features the formal Museum Gardens with floral displays and avenue of trees, along with a fountain, and statues to check out.

It also offers woodland walks, a community garden, a food kiosk and bistro overlooking the pool.

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33.9 km

Lichfield Peace Woodland

Forest

5

34.9 km

B

42.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.5 km

12.0 km

1.16 km

184 m

115 m

Surfaces

21.0 km

20.8 km

136 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Thursday 28 May

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