Acton Trussell And Bednall, a region in South Staffordshire, offers a diverse landscape ideal for outdoor activities. It is characterized by a blend of woodlands, heathlands, and historic waterways such as the Staffordshire and Worcester Canal. The area's varied terrain, including sections of Cannock Chase and tranquil farmlands, provides an excellent setting for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, jogging, and more.
Acton Trussell And Bednall provides more than 10…
117
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4.5
(253)
Average rating
4487
People visited

4.7
(141)
2,382
riders
35.6km
03:16
520m
520m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

5.0
(4)
151
riders
39.3km
03:21
510m
510m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(5)
132
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

61
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.5
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2
hikers
4.63km
01:15
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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58
hikers
9.01km
02:26
120m
120m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(3)
35
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(3)
43
hikers
13.4km
03:38
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(2)
88
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

45
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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40
riders
28.0km
01:28
190m
190m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

33
riders
44.5km
01:54
250m
250m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.8
(6)
108
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.5
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10
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1.0
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12
riders
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

7
riders
31.3km
02:24
430m
430m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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53
runners
13.1km
01:21
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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50
runners
7.29km
00:45
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

50
runners
8.71km
00:54
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

44
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
18
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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14
riders
47.7km
02:59
220m
220m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.3
(3)
11
riders
45.8km
02:47
190m
190m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
riders
38.9km
02:27
290m
290m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Acton Trussell And Bednall offers a range of outdoor activities including hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, jogging, gravel biking, and touring cycling. The region features more than 15 routes, catering to various interests and skill levels. Over 78,000 visitors have explored the area, giving routes an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 stars.
Popular hiking routes include the 2.9-mile (4.7 km) Brocton Village loop, the 5.6-mile (9 km) Two Saints Way – Sher Brook Stepping Stones loop from Brocton, and the 3.2-mile (5.1 km) Hangman's Stepping Stones – Sherbrook Stepping Stones loop. These trails offer varied scenery from woodlands to water features. More options are available in the Hiking around Acton Trussell And Bednall guide.
Yes, Acton Trussell And Bednall provides easy hiking options suitable for beginners. Shorter circular walks, often around 4 miles (6.4 km), focus on the canal and farmland, offering less strenuous activity. The 2.9-mile (4.7 km) Brocton Village loop is also considered an easy route. Find more in the Easy hikes around Acton Trussell And Bednall guide.
Cannock Chase is a primary location for mountain biking in the area, with the Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead serving as a starting point. Trails range from green-rated gravel loops to blue-rated singletracks like Perry's Trail, and challenging red-rated routes such as "Follow The Dog" and "Monkey Trail." Explore more in the MTB Trails around Acton Trussell And Bednall guide.
The region features diverse natural landscapes including woodlands and heathlands within Cannock Chase, the historic Staffordshire and Worcester Canal, and ancient 1,000-year-old oaks in Teddesley Park Estate. Notable spots include the Sher Brook Stepping Stones and Fairoak Pools. Attractive farmland and woodlands like Bednall Belt Plantation also characterize the area.
Yes, the area offers family-friendly options, particularly easy circular walks along the Staffordshire and Worcester Canal and through local farmland. These routes typically feature gentle terrain suitable for various ages. Specific family-friendly hikes can be found in the Family-friendly hikes around Acton Trussell And Bednall guide.
Road cyclists can find routes on quiet country lanes and sections of the National Cycle Network, such as Route 5 between Stafford and Stoke. These routes pass through the Staffordshire countryside. More details are available in the Road Cycling Routes around Acton Trussell And Bednall guide.
Acton Trussell And Bednall is a popular destination on komoot, with over 78,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the region have received an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 stars from more than 5,800 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among outdoor enthusiasts.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Hiking around Acton Trussell And Bednall, MTB Trails around Acton Trussell And Bednall, and Road Cycling Routes around Acton Trussell And Bednall. Other guides cover easy hikes, running trails, gravel biking, and family-friendly options.
Yes, there are routes designed to be accessible via public transport. Komoot provides a specific guide for Hikes from bus stations around Acton Trussell And Bednall, offering options for those relying on public transport to reach trailheads.
The official website for the Acton Trussell Bednall with Teddesley Hay Parish Council is actontrussellbednall-pc.gov.uk. This site provides community information for the area.
The Clerk's phone number for the Acton Trussell Bednall with Teddesley Hay Parish Council is 01889 441049 or 07340 483302. For the Acton Trussell, Bednall & Teddesley Hay Community Centre, the number is 01785 596543.
The terrain in Acton Trussell And Bednall varies, featuring woodlands, heathlands, and established paths with gentle ascents and descents for hiking. Mountain biking trails in Cannock Chase offer a mix of obstacles and diverse paths, including singletrack and gravel. Road cycling routes utilize quiet country lanes.

