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West Midlands Region

View of Shugborough Hall – Essex Bridge loop from Great Haywood

Mountain biking trails

West Midlands Region

View of Shugborough Hall – Essex Bridge loop from Great Haywood

Moderate

4

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View of Shugborough Hall – Essex Bridge loop from Great Haywood

02:27

42.0km

300m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 38.5 km for 70 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.98 km

Historic Canal Lock

Highlight • Historical Site

2

22.7 km

Church of the Holy Angels, Hoar Cross

Highlight • Monument

Sometimes described as the most beautiful modern church in England, this magnificent sandstone building, with an embattled central tower, dates back to the 1870s and was the inspiration of Emily …

Tip by

3

41.5 km

View of Shugborough Hall

Highlight • Monument

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

Tip by

4

41.5 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. …

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B

42.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.4 km

4.06 km

897 m

607 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.7 km

11.5 km

3.75 km

561 m

189 m

161 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Monday 5 October

20°C

13°C

53 %

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