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West Midlands Region

Essex Bridge – Cobwebs Coffee Stop loop from Great Haywood

Road cycling routes

West Midlands Region

Essex Bridge – Cobwebs Coffee Stop loop from Great Haywood

Moderate

13

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Essex Bridge – Cobwebs Coffee Stop loop from Great Haywood

02:26

56.0km

330m

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Cannock Chase National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

737 m

Essex Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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5.54 km

River Trent

Lake

3

29.1 km

Church of the Holy Angels, Hoar Cross

Highlight • Monument

Sometimes described as the most beautiful modern church in England, this magnificent sandstone building, with an embattled central tower, dates back to the 1870s and was the inspiration of Emily …

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4

34.3 km

Antlers Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Opens 07:30 and good for cakes, light snacks and drinks

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5

35.2 km

Cobwebs Coffee Stop

Highlight • Cafe

Cake and coffee, cyclists mecca. A regular choice of a dozen fresh homemade cakes and excellent coffee.
Open 10:00 - 16:00 but closed on Tuesdays.

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6

45.7 km

Blythe Bridge Bank Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A nice little kicker, Blythe Bank is a steep 0.25 mile hill that averages 8.3%. It's a lovely little hill, especially in summer, but take care when it's wet, particularly …

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B

56.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.9 km

11.5 km

2.24 km

298 m

144 m

Surfaces

43.6 km

12.5 km

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Highest point (140 m)

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Friday 23 October

14°C

5°C

98 %

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