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: December 17, 2025

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4.44 km

Christmas Truce Memorial Sculpture

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A bronze sculpture depicting a handshake between a British soldier and a German soldier encased within an open-meshed steel football.

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4.82 km

National Memorial Arboretum

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A great place to visit of you like a bit of military history or if you just want a place for some quiet time. A massive array of memorials for …

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6.01 km

Armed Forces Memorial

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Over 16,000 names are recorded on the memorial including those who have been killed whilst on duty, died in operational theatre or were targeted by terrorists.

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6.67 km

National Memorial Arboretum

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Built to honour the lives of those who died during conflicts, the National Memorial Arboretum is an interesting place to visit, especially if you are interested in military history. You …

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9.11 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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9.55 km

All Saints Church, Alrewas

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Street art of a different era in these parts.

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9.65 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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9.73 km

Trent and Mersey Canal

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The Trent and Mersey Canal is a 93+1⁄2-mile (150 km) canal in Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire in north-central England. It is a "narrow canal" for the vast majority of its length.

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14.2 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.85 km

3.60 km

3.02 km

2.66 km

1.04 km

Surfaces

4.57 km

3.05 km

2.75 km

2.47 km

918 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Christmas Truce Memorial Sculpture

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Armed Forces Memorial

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All Saints Church, Alrewas

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