Gnosall, a region in Staffordshire, England, features a diverse landscape well-suited for outdoor activities. The area is characterized by the Shropshire Union Canal with its accessible towpaths, expansive open spaces like Doley Common and The Acres, and pathways converted from disused railway lines. This varied terrain, including gentle slopes and views towards Shropshire, provides a suitable environment for several sports like mountain biking, touring cycling, jogging, hiking, and more.
Gnosall offers more than 50 routes…
68
Routes
4.5
(44)
Average rating
682
People visited

5.0
(7)
96
riders
42.5km
03:18
440m
440m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.0
(1)
34
riders
55.0km
03:37
420m
420m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

19
riders
36.4km
02:44
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
10
riders
39.8km
02:31
260m
260m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.0
(2)
49
riders
26.6km
01:36
90m
90m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

22
riders
13.7km
01:01
60m
60m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
11
riders
27.9km
01:40
90m
90m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
28.8km
01:53
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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48
runners
11.0km
01:12
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
runners
15.7km
01:40
100m
100m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
runners
9.02km
00:57
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
runners
31.2km
03:14
120m
120m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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23
hikers
5.34km
01:23
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(4)
18
hikers
4.14km
01:05
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(3)
28
hikers
9.41km
02:26
50m
50m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
9
hikers
10.2km
02:40
60m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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15
riders
28.5km
01:19
140m
140m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

6
riders
31.2km
01:26
180m
180m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

6
riders
57.3km
02:35
470m
470m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

6
riders
20.0km
00:58
120m
120m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.6
(5)
22
riders
40.5km
02:15
170m
170m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
2
riders
38.4km
02:31
100m
100m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
20.7km
01:09
140m
140m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
23.0km
01:18
140m
140m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Gnosall provides opportunities for various outdoor activities, including Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Jogging, Hiking, Road cycling, and Gravel biking. The area features 76 routes, with more than 10,000 visitors contributing to an average rating of 4.49 out of 5 stars.
Gnosall offers mountain biking routes suitable for off-road cycling. The varied terrain, including gentle slopes and open countryside, provides options for mountain bikers. For specific routes and details, consult the MTB Trails around Gnosall guide.
Gnosall features routes for Touring cycling, Road cycling, and Gravel biking. The Shropshire Union Canal towpaths and disused railway lines offer accessible, relatively flat options. Explore routes in the Cycling around Gnosall and Road Cycling Routes around Gnosall guides.
Gnosall offers family-friendly options, particularly for hiking and cycling. The canal towpaths and former railway lines provide accessible and generally flat paths. Specific family-friendly hiking routes are detailed in the Family-friendly hikes around Gnosall guide.
Key natural features in Gnosall include the Shropshire Union Canal, which offers waterside views and accessible towpaths. Doley Common and The Acres provide open spaces and wetland areas with boardwalks. Disused railway lines converted into pathways also form part of the area's landscape.
Gnosall provides easy hiking trails, often utilizing the canal towpaths and converted railway lines. These routes are generally flat and well-maintained, suitable for leisurely walks. Information on accessible routes can be found in the Easy hikes around Gnosall guide.
Gnosall's outdoor routes are popular on komoot, with more than 10,000 visitors having explored the area. The 76 available routes have received an average rating of 4.49 out of 5 stars from approximately 695 ratings. This indicates a positive user experience for activities in the region.
Komoot offers several guides for Gnosall, covering various activities. These include MTB Trails around Gnosall, Cycling around Gnosall, and Running Trails around Gnosall. Additional guides focus on hiking, road cycling, and traffic-free bike rides.
Gnosall offers traffic-free cycling routes, primarily along the Shropshire Union Canal towpaths and converted disused railway lines. These paths provide a safe environment for touring and road cycling. Consult the Traffic-free bike rides around Gnosall guide for specific options.
The Gnosall Parish Council manages the official website and can be contacted for local inquiries. The official website is gnosallparishcouncil.gov.uk. The council can also be reached by phone at +441785822685.
Gnosall provides several jogging routes, often utilizing the accessible canal towpaths and former railway lines. These paths offer relatively flat and scenic options for runners. For detailed routes, refer to the Running Trails around Gnosall guide.

