Brewood And Coven, a region in South Staffordshire bordering Shropshire, features a landscape characterized by quiet country lanes, extensive canal networks, and areas of woodland. The Shropshire Union Canal and Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal run through the area, alongside features like Belvide Reservoir and the River Penk. This varied terrain provides opportunities for several sports like road cycling, hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more.
Brewood And Coven offers more than 50 routes…
108
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4.6
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Average rating
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4.7
(14)
38
hikers
9.12km
02:22
60m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(2)
37
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(8)
16
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
(5)
24
hikers
4.80km
01:16
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
(17)
297
riders
39.5km
03:18
480m
480m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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19
riders
21.6km
01:46
110m
110m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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13
riders
47.1km
02:42
160m
160m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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17
riders
26.6km
01:58
180m
180m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5.0
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59
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.7
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61
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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48
riders
61.5km
02:53
510m
510m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

38
riders
36.2km
01:34
190m
190m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.0
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38
riders
56.7km
03:37
180m
180m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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17
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

21
riders
65.8km
04:09
510m
510m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
riders
47.8km
02:53
320m
320m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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31
riders
54.3km
03:27
240m
240m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9
riders
17.5km
01:12
90m
90m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
6
riders
39.1km
02:42
390m
390m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

3
riders
26.4km
01:43
220m
220m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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27
runners
7.67km
00:48
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

20
runners
10.4km
01:05
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

19
runners
6.45km
00:40
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
runners
10.7km
01:07
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Brewood And Coven offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, and Touring cycling. The region features quiet country lanes, canal networks, and woodlands. There are more than 90 routes available for exploration.
More than 32,000 visitors have shared experiences in Brewood And Coven on komoot. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.52 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Yes, Brewood And Coven is well-suited for road cycling, featuring a network of quiet country lanes and greenways. Routes often incorporate picturesque canal towpaths and historical landmarks. A guide for these routes is available: Road Cycling Routes around Brewood And Coven.
Brewood And Coven offers numerous public footpaths for hiking, including trails along the Shropshire Union Canal. A popular route is the Brewood circular via Shropshire Union Canal, which is 5.7 miles (9.2 km) long. More hiking options can be found in the guide: Hiking around Brewood And Coven.
Yes, Brewood And Coven offers family-friendly options, particularly for hiking. A dedicated guide provides routes suitable for families. These trails are generally less strenuous and explore scenic areas. Find more information here: Family-friendly hikes around Brewood And Coven.
While Brewood And Coven itself offers gentler terrain, its proximity to Cannock Chase AONB makes it a suitable base for mountain biking. Cannock Chase Forest Trailhead provides moderate to advanced mountain bike rides. A guide to MTB trails in the area is available: MTB Trails around Brewood And Coven.
The region is rich in history, featuring sites like Boscobel House and the Royal Oak tree, famous for King Charles II's hiding place. The ruins of Whiteladies Priory and Blackladies Priory are also present. Chillington Hall, a privately-owned stately home, offers further historical insights.
Yes, Brewood And Coven provides easy hiking routes suitable for various fitness levels. These trails often follow canal towpaths or public footpaths through the countryside. A guide specifically for easy hikes is available: Easy hikes around Brewood And Coven.
Yes, some hiking routes in Brewood And Coven are accessible from bus stations. This allows for convenient access to trails without requiring a personal vehicle. A guide detailing these routes is available: Hikes from bus stations around Brewood And Coven.
Komoot offers several guides for Brewood And Coven, including those for Road Cycling, Hiking, Family-friendly hikes, MTB Trails, and Cycling in general. Guides for Running Trails, Traffic-free bike rides, and Gravel biking are also available. These guides provide detailed route information and maps.
The landscape around Brewood And Coven is defined by the Shropshire Union Canal and Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal. Belvide Reservoir is a prominent feature, along with woodlands like Bishops Wood. The River Penk also flows through the area.
The official website for the Brewood & Coven Parish Council is brewoodandcoven-pc.gov.uk. This site provides local information and resources for the area.

