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United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Staffordshire
Cannock Chase
Rugeley

View of Shugborough Hall – Sherbrook Stepping Stones loop from Rugeley Town

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Staffordshire
Cannock Chase
Rugeley

View of Shugborough Hall – Sherbrook Stepping Stones loop from Rugeley Town

Hard

5.0

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4

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View of Shugborough Hall – Sherbrook Stepping Stones loop from Rugeley Town

06:02

23.0km

190m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Cannock Chase National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.72 km

Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

Good towpath

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8.24 km

Salt's Plantation

Forest

3

8.65 km

Trent and Mersey Canal, Bridge 72 (Little Haywood)

Highlight • Bridge

This tranquil summer scene on the Trent and Mersey Canal footpath is a favourite! The curving canal and path, the pleasant greenery and houses, and the approaching stone bridge all …

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4

9.40 km

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

9.45 km

View of Shugborough Hall

Highlight • Monument

Shugbrough is an awesome place to spend time. Although it always seems to be raining when I go

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6

9.87 km

Shugborough Estate

Highlight • Natural

7

12.9 km

Sherbrook Stepping Stones

Highlight • River

This is a popular beauty spot in the lovely Cannock Chase AONB. A series of stepping stones cross the pretty Sherbrook, which is lined with alders and huge tussock hedge …

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8

14.8 km

Seven Springs

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful little stream next to the car park.

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9

15.6 km

Abraham's Valley, Cannock Chase

Highlight • Forest

A delightful stroll through a blend of thick woodlands and open trails. Much like the rest of Cannock Chase, you'll find an abundance of wildlife and breathtaking vistas along the way.

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23.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

4.74 km

4.29 km

2.78 km

849 m

242 m

Surfaces

6.71 km

5.39 km

4.44 km

3.19 km

2.58 km

692 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Tuesday 12 May

11°C

5°C

75 %

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