Monarch's Way Near Essington – Esnes Quarry Lake loop from Essington

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Monarch's Way Near Essington – Esnes Quarry Lake loop from Essington

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Monarch's Way Near Essington – Esnes Quarry Lake loop from Essington

02:30

9.65km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.39 km

Monarch's Way Near Essington

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful route through open green countryside not too far from the village of Essington in South Staffordshire.

Tip by

5.45 km

Esnes Quarry is an 18 acre disused sand and gravel quarry that has been transformed into a lake. It's a lovely place for a leisurely stroll and also boasts a huge stock of carp, so is popular amongst fishers.

Tip by

9.65 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.29 km

1.60 km

780 m

669 m

283 m

Surfaces

4.91 km

2.23 km

1.86 km

457 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

14°C

8°C

88 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

April 19, 2025,The Monarchs Way Essington – Esnes Quarry loop from New Invention

We were heading over to Essington Farm today, so we decided to do a walk in the area. Some lovely parts to this walk and really nice to try somewhere new as ever 🙏