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Hopwas Canal Path – Tamworth Castle and Gardens loop from Tamworth

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Hopwas Canal Path – Tamworth Castle and Gardens loop from Tamworth

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Hopwas Canal Path – Tamworth Castle and Gardens loop from Tamworth

03:34

58.4km

320m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 58.2 km for 232 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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18.3 km

Washlands and River Trent

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Generally quiet road ( except during rush hour or when there are events on at Canton Hall ) some nice views of the Trent near Walton, or earlier if its …

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24.2 km

Skinny Kitten Cafe

Highlight • Restaurant

Great stop with good coffee and cakes. Really welcoming and friendly, quick service with a smile. RECOMMEND.

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37.1 km

Fradley Junction

Highlight • Structure

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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37.8 km

The Laughing Duck Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Take-away with outdoor, canal-side seating. Open 7 days a week for cooked breakfasts, mid-morning snacks, cakes and coffee.

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47.7 km

Whittington Barracks Singletrack

Highlight • Trail

Singletrack crossing Whittington Barracks to road.

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52.7 km

Hopwas Canal Path

Highlight • River

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

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56.8 km

Castle Grounds Flower Beds

Highlight • Rest Area

A wonderful place to stop amd take a rest, great views of the castle, a cafe, park, cycle paths, town centre all near by. Best to stop in spring or summer when the floral displays are up and running.

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56.9 km

Tamworth Castle and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

A beautiful spot to vistit on a summers day, also Planet walk behind you with a cafe, and plenty of other activities.

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58.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.2 km

9.82 km

2.65 km

2.14 km

1.49 km

705 m

444 m

Surfaces

40.5 km

15.1 km

1.91 km

878 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

22°C

11°C

26 %

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Hopwas Canal Path – Tamworth Castle and Gardens loop from Tamworth

Washlands and River Trent

Skinny Kitten Cafe

Fradley Junction

The Laughing Duck Coffee Shop

Whittington Barracks Singletrack

Hopwas Canal Path

Castle Grounds Flower Beds

Tamworth Castle and Gardens

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