Essex Bridge – View of Shugborough Hall loop from Great Haywood

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Essex Bridge – View of Shugborough Hall loop from Great Haywood

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Essex Bridge – View of Shugborough Hall loop from Great Haywood

01:21

5.30km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.57 km for 3.12 km

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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528 m

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. …

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584 m

View of Shugborough Hall

Highlight • Monument

Shugbrough is an awesome place to spend time. Although it always seems to be raining when I go

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1.00 km

Tower of the Winds, Shugborough Estate

Highlight • Historical Site

The Tower of the Winds in Athens, originally an octagonal tower adorned with intricate reliefs illustrating various winds, inspired Shugborough's rendition, completed by James 'Athenian' Stuart in 1765. Legend has …

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3.74 km

The Cat's Monument

Highlight • Monument

Built around 1750, the Cats Monument is thought to commemorate a Persian cat kept by Thomas Anson called Kouli-Khun. Thomas Anson also kept a herd of Corsican goats on the estate which can also be seen on the monument.

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3.81 km

Chinese Bridge and Pavilion, Cannock Chase

Highlight • Structure

A luminous pink bridge is always a sight to see.

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3.84 km

Chinese House

Highlight • Monument

Completed in 1747, the Chinese House at Shugborough is thought to be one of the earliest buildings of Chinese influence in the country.

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4.05 km

Shugborough Estate

Highlight • Monument

Yet another place to go running that is full of scenery rather than roads and cars. Whether its a short blast or a cross country you can do it all from here.

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5.30 km

End point

Bus stop

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