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West Midlands Region

Fradley Junction – Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Alrewas

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Fradley Junction – Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Alrewas

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Fradley Junction – Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Alrewas

02:45

10.9km

20m

Hiking

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: March 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

364 m

Alrewas Mill Stream

Highlight • River

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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465 m

All Saints Church, Alrewas

Highlight • Religious Site

Street art of a different era in these parts.

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7.54 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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7.76 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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9.54 km

Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath (Fradley Junction to Alrewas)

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A wonderful section of tow-path to run alongside the Trent & Mersey Canal between Fradley Junction and Alrewas.

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10.5 km

Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath

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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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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.59 km

2.17 km

817 m

787 m

349 m

131 m

Surfaces

3.26 km

3.00 km

1.85 km

1.26 km

1.20 km

273 m

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Friday 8 May

18°C

8°C

34 %

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