Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 29, 2025

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554 m

Lock 1, Uttoxeter Canal at Froghall Wharf

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Lock No.1 of the Uttoxeter canal is located at Froghall Wharf.

The Uttoxeter branch of the canal is derelict, but the first lock and basin at Froghall have been restored …

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621 m

Bridge No. 55

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Grade II listed arched road bridge circa 1785

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674 m

Helly's Tea Room

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A popular tea room with an extremely good reputation in a very picturesque spot.

Sadly it was closed because of Covid but I look forward to using these pleasant facilities soon.

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712 m

Willow Wood Workshop

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This is certainly worth a highlight. They run classes as well as repairing existing items.

We took the kids to a willow weaving class held at Ford Green Hall when they were little. Very therapeutic!

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6.95 km

Cherryeye Bridge No. 53

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The gothic arch of Cherry Eye Bridge is a splendid sight, but it is its name that gives a hint to this now tranquil region's industrial past. It is named …

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7.17 km

Etruria–Uttoxeter Distance Marker and Original Milestone

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Here is a replacement cast iron milestone 'and the original stone one rescued from the waterways museum at Stoke Bruerne where it had languished face down in a shed for years.'

source: audiotrails

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7.21 km

Canal Horse Ramp

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'Occasionally a horse would fall into the canal, this ramp enabled them to get out safely. It isn’t an original feature, but one added when the canal was restored and …

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7.69 km

Woodland Canal Path

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Good flat walk through lovely woodland valley

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8.56 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.11 km

897 m

382 m

148 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.61 km

1.49 km

1.01 km

761 m

691 m

Elevation

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Helly's Tea Room – Cherryeye Bridge No. 53 loop from Froghall

Lock 1, Uttoxeter Canal at Froghall Wharf

Bridge No. 55

Helly's Tea Room

Willow Wood Workshop

Cherryeye Bridge No. 53

Etruria–Uttoxeter Distance Marker and Original Milestone

Canal Horse Ramp

Woodland Canal Path

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