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West Midlands Region

East Staffordshire

Barton-Under-Needwood

Fradley Junction – Fradley Junction loop from Barton-under-Needwood

Bike touring routes & trails

West Midlands Region

East Staffordshire

Barton-Under-Needwood

Fradley Junction – Fradley Junction loop from Barton-under-Needwood

Easy

5.0

(1)

16

riders

Fradley Junction – Fradley Junction loop from Barton-under-Needwood

01:22

17.6km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

517 m

Sunset View at Barton Marina

Highlight • Viewpoint

Barton Marina is quite posh with some very expensive shops and restaurants ... the pub is reasonably priced. It is however a great base to park for a days walking.

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2

6.32 km

Trent & Mersey Canal Towpath (Fradley Junction to Alrewas)

Highlight • River

A wonderful section of tow-path to run alongside the Trent & Mersey Canal between Fradley Junction and Alrewas.

Tip by

3

8.00 km

Fradley Junction

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely place for a coffee

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4

8.37 km

The Laughing Duck Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Take-away with outdoor, canal-side seating. Open 7 days a week for cooked breakfasts, mid-morning snacks, cakes and coffee.

Tip by

5

9.05 km

Fradley Junction

Highlight • Structure

Fradley Junction, where the Coventry Canal meets the Trent & Mersey Canal, hosts a great little café over-looking the canal, with facilities in the courtyard. A pub, nature reserve and …

Tip by

6

12.6 km

All Saints Church, Alrewas

Highlight • Religious Site

Street art of a different era in these parts.

Tip by

7

12.7 km

Trent and Mersey Canal

Highlight (Segment) • River

The Trent and Mersey Canal is a 93+1⁄2-mile (150 km) canal in Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire in north-central England. It is a "narrow canal" for the vast majority of its length.

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8

14.2 km

Dogshead Lane Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

B

17.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.20 km

3.81 km

3.77 km

2.62 km

1.19 km

Surfaces

8.70 km

4.63 km

2.84 km

1.42 km

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