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Lichfield Cathedral – The Laughing Duck Coffee Shop loop from Staffordshire

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West Midlands Region

Lichfield Cathedral – The Laughing Duck Coffee Shop loop from Staffordshire

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riders

Lichfield Cathedral – The Laughing Duck Coffee Shop loop from Staffordshire

05:08

73.7km

640m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 41.9 km for 216 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

6.03 km

Steep Uphill Singletrack in Cannock Chase National Landscape

Highlight • Climb

This is an awfully steep hill and a total nightmare if it's muddy. Recommended, for those who like a challenge.

Tip by

2

7.11 km

Wide Gravel Track — Cannock Chase

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Some of the best gravel riding in the Midlands. Is to be found at Cannock Chase. There are rides for all abilities.

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3

8.15 km

Downhill trail in Cannock Chase National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

4

8.92 km

Start of Gravel Descent to Seven Springs

Highlight • Forest

5

9.00 km

The White Roads of Cannock Chase

Highlight • Trail

Woodland paradise on the white roads of the chase! You cant not get a photo?

Tip by

6

31.1 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 …

Tip by

7

38.3 km

The Laughing Duck Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Take-away with outdoor, canal-side seating. Open 7 days a week for cooked breakfasts, mid-morning snacks, cakes and coffee.

Tip by

41.9 km

River Trent

Lake

9

44.6 km

Dogshead Lane Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

B

73.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.4 km

11.1 km

6.42 km

3.81 km

2.98 km

965 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.3 km

25.6 km

14.5 km

1.97 km

310 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Monday 12 October

18°C

9°C

19 %

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