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Essex Bridge – Blithfield Reservoir Causeway loop from Staffordshire

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Staffordshire
Stafford
Hixon

Essex Bridge – Blithfield Reservoir Causeway loop from Staffordshire

Easy

15

riders

Essex Bridge – Blithfield Reservoir Causeway loop from Staffordshire

01:03

23.6km

190m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Cannock Chase National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.49 km

Essex Bridge

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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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12.7 km

Blithfield Reservoir Causeway

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Blithfield reservoir was built in 1953 to supply drinking water to the surrounding area.
The reservoir and surrounding woodland have been designated as a a SSSI due to the important …

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13.4 km

Blithfield Reservoir Causeway

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Good path to walk across the reservoir

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23.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.2 km

1.45 km

581 m

325 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

4.20 km

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Lowest point (70 m)

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Monday 12 October

18°C

9°C

38 %

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