Staffordshire Way
153 km / 95 miles
Cheshire, Derbys, Staffs, Worcs
The route initially is along Congleton Edge to The Cloud, where it links with the southern end of the Gritstone Trail, and continues along the towpath of the Caldon Canal, through the Churnet Valley (see Churnet Valley Challenge Walk) and follows the River Dove to Uttoxeter. The Trent and Mersey Canal is then followed to Shugborough Hall with Cannock Chase and Highgate Common visited before reaching the sandstone Kinver Edge where it connects with the North Worcestershire Path.
See also E-Routes (E2).
Details:
Path Type
Paths Marked on OS mapping
Waymark
Staffordshire knot
Attributes
Canal; Moorland
Start
SJ856573 - Mow Cop, Cheshire
Finish
SO829822 - Kingsford Country Park, Worcs
Web Sites
Publications, Badges and Certificates:
Softback
Staffordshire Way: Official Guide (Staffordshire County Council)
Hardback
Walkers Britain (AA Publishing - 2011)
Leaflet
Staffordshire Way & Millennium Way: Information & Accommodation guide (Staffordshire County Council)
Maps:
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Rights of way data from selected Local Authorities.
Large scale digital mapping is provided by John Thorn.
At high zoom levels the route is indicative only.
© OpenStreetMap contributors under Open Database Licence.
Rights of way data from selected Local Authorities.
Large scale digital mapping is provided by John Thorn.
At high zoom levels the route is indicative only.
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Other Paths
Cannock Chase Geotrail; Churnet Valley Geotrail; Great English Walk; Kinver Clamber; Macmillan Way - Cross Britain Way; Newcastle Way (Staffordshire); Sabrina Way; Shropshire Union Canal; Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal Walk; Staffordshire Cakes and Ale Trail; Two Saints Way
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Route Profile:
152.2 Km (94.6 miles)
2,194 m (7,198 ft) ascent
323 m (1,060 ft) maximum height
2,194 m (7,198 ft) ascent
323 m (1,060 ft) maximum height
