Hopwas Hays Wood loop from Wigginton and Hopwas

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Swinfen And Packington

Hopwas Hays Wood loop from Wigginton and Hopwas

Moderate

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Hopwas Hays Wood loop from Wigginton and Hopwas

03:52

14.7km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.33 km

Regimental Headquarters, The Mercian Regiment

Highlight • Monument

A really interesting walk through the barracks, spotting the old Post Office and the Defence Medical Services building.

Tip by

12.1 km

Hopwas Hays Wood

Highlight • Forest

An ancient area of woodland with a mixture of native tree species and a wide range of animals, insects and birds. The area is owned by Tarmac and the Ministry …

Tip by

13.1 km

Hopwas Wood

Forest

14.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

1.19 km

1.08 km

1.03 km

387 m

295 m

Surfaces

4.74 km

4.29 km

2.16 km

1.77 km

1.20 km

541 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 3 November

11°C

6°C

7 %

Additional weather tips

Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

August 19, 2024,659 Around Whittington and Hopwas Hays Wood (Staffs)☑️

Whittington is a delightful little village, however the walk wasn't the most thrilling I've done, walking around the Barracks and the Firing Range was quite interesting though. Once we crossed the golf course we lost our way a bit in the woods and didn't end up on the track we should have been on, however, it bought us out by …