Lichfield Cathedral – Hopwas Canal Path loop from Bloxwich

Lichfield Cathedral – Hopwas Canal Path loop from Bloxwich

Moderate

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Lichfield Cathedral – Hopwas Canal Path loop from Bloxwich

02:35

54.0km

380m

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 45.7 km for 305 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.8 km

Erasmus Darwin House Museum and Herb Garden

Highlight • Monument

Nestled in Lichfield’s idyllic Cathedral Close, Darwin House is an independent, accredited Museum that was once the family home of doctor, inventor and published poet Erasmus Darwin (1731 – 1802). …

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17.0 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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29.2 km

Hopwas Canal Path

Highlight • River

Some parts quite smooth, others can be rutted from wet weather

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41.0 km

View of the Lake at the Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

45.7 km

Aldridge croft, a lovely urban park for families to enjoy, with a children's play area too. Unfortunately the Owl has gone from the tree stump as the inside of the tree rotted and the carving fell away.

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45.9 km

Aldridge Croft

Highlight • Natural

The beautiful green space in Aldridge village, with its lovely mature trees. Lovely for picnics in the summer. A children's park to the side keeps the little ones happy.

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48.8 km

Daw End Railway Cutting & Linley Wood Black Country Geosite

Nature Reserve

54.0 km

End point

Train Station

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