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West Midlands Region

South Staffordshire

House by the Canal – Essex Bridge loop from Penkridge

Bike touring routes & trails

West Midlands Region

South Staffordshire

House by the Canal – Essex Bridge loop from Penkridge

Moderate

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riders

House by the Canal – Essex Bridge loop from Penkridge

02:03

32.9km

230m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 15.9 km for 103 m

Customers only

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.91 km

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

Tow path not the best

Tip by

2

2.97 km

House by the Canal

Highlight • River

But can’t afford

Tip by

3

4.14 km

Shutt Hill Lock

Highlight • Structure

Tow path not so good

Tip by

4

8.87 km

Quiet Country Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Enjoy that flow!

Tip by

5

13.9 km

Essex Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Bridleway from Essex Bridge then an estate road to Milford. This is suitable for road bikes. The speed limit is 20mph. If you are riding towards Milford just be mindful …

Tip by

6

17.1 km

Essex Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Essex Bridge is historically significant, dating back to the early 17th century. It was built between 1550 and 1554, making it one of the oldest surviving stone bridges in England. …

Tip by

7

18.1 km

Canalside Farm, Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe very good when open, currently has an outside coffee stall during COVID measures. Can get very busy though

Tip by

B

32.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.7 km

4.68 km

1.38 km

448 m

366 m

338 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.8 km

9.17 km

2.85 km

1.03 km

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Tuesday 13 October

17°C

8°C

4 %

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