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Fradley And Streethay

Fradley Junction – Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Fradley

Moderate

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Fradley Junction – Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Fradley

03:18

13.0km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.17 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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7.92 km

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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8.25 km

All Saints Church, Alrewas

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Street art of a different era in these parts.

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4

8.35 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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8.77 km

River Trent

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6

9.62 km

The Bank Café

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Nice coffee stop with outdoor seating

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7

12.3 km

RAF Lichfield

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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.44 km

2.41 km

2.28 km

2.17 km

508 m

253 m

Surfaces

4.11 km

3.34 km

2.86 km

1.25 km

761 m

745 m

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Wednesday 11 November

11°C

4°C

40 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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