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Marchington Cliff Hill Climb – Essex Bridge loop from Great Haywood

Marchington Cliff Hill Climb – Essex Bridge loop from Great Haywood

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Marchington Cliff Hill Climb – Essex Bridge loop from Great Haywood

02:40

58.0km

360m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Cannock Chase National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.87 km

Bellamour Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A staple of group rides in Stafford. Bellamour Lane is a nice alternative to the traffic of Rugeley bypass and the A51, essentially linking the Haywoods and Colwich with Rugeley. …

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23.4 km

Yoxall–Newborough Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Very little traffic on this road.

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28.3 km

The Old Bakers Cottage

Highlight • Cafe

The old bakers cottage have great coffee, lovely cakes and a welcoming smile !

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33.8 km

Marchington Cliff Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

0.6 miles, average 6% gradient with a maximum of 12%

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36.5 km

Moisty Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A quiet single track lane with nice views across the river Dove. Rough surface in places.

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47.3 km

Blythe Bridge Bank Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A nice little kicker, Blythe Bank is a steep 0.25 mile hill that averages 8.3%. It's a lovely little hill, especially in summer, but take care when it's wet, particularly …

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57.6 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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58.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.9 km

9.72 km

325 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.5 km

17.5 km

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Friday 24 July

24°C

12°C

21 %

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Marchington Cliff Hill Climb – Essex Bridge loop from Great Haywood

Bellamour Lane

Yoxall–Newborough Road

The Old Bakers Cottage

Marchington Cliff Hill Climb

Moisty Lane

Blythe Bridge Bank Hill

Essex Bridge

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