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Lichfield Cathedral – Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Norton Canes High School

Lichfield Cathedral – Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Norton Canes High School

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Lichfield Cathedral – Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Norton Canes High School

02:32

53.5km

280m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 41.5 km for 52 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.4 km

Lichfield Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

Lichfield Cathedral is a stunning medieval church and the only cathedral in England with three spires. Built from 1195 to 1340, the cathedral wasn't always a calm place – it …

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18.5 km

Whittington Village

Highlight • Historical Site

A lovely little village, taking in the Old Police Station, the Old School and the Old Post Office.

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28.7 km

The Bank Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice coffee stop with outdoor seating

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29.2 km

Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

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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41.6 km

Borrowcop Locks Canal Park

Highlight • Trail

The main restoration site is currently at Tamworth Road in Lichfield where Locks have been restored and a short section has been returned to water.

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53.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.0 km

13.3 km

3.91 km

1.27 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.3 km

25.7 km

275 m

180 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Wednesday 29 July

23°C

12°C

38 %

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Lichfield Cathedral – Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath loop from Norton Canes High School

Lichfield Cathedral

Whittington Village

The Bank Café

Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath

Borrowcop Locks Canal Park

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