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Essex Bridge – Haywood Junction Roving Bridge loop from Great Haywood

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Essex Bridge – Haywood Junction Roving Bridge loop from Great Haywood

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Essex Bridge – Haywood Junction Roving Bridge loop from Great Haywood

01:50

6.96km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Cannock Chase National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

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3.43 km

Historic Canal Lock

Highlight • Historical Site

4.09 km

Trent and Mersey Canal

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Bit boggy in March

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4.53 km

Salt's Plantation

Forest

4.95 km

Trent and Mersey Canal, Bridge 72 (Little Haywood)

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This tranquil summer scene on the Trent and Mersey Canal footpath is a favourite! The curving canal and path, the pleasant greenery and houses, and the approaching stone bridge all …

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5.70 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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6.18 km

Haywood Junction Roving Bridge

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The "roving" bridge located at Haywood Junction serves as a fine illustration of a clever engineering solution. This device allowed horses to seamlessly transition from one side of the towpath …

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6.47 km

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6.96 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.14 km

1.99 km

1.50 km

705 m

619 m

Surfaces

3.46 km

2.09 km

734 m

511 m

163 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

21°C

11°C

17 %

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Essex Bridge – Haywood Junction Roving Bridge loop from Great Haywood

Historic Canal Lock

Trent and Mersey Canal

Trent and Mersey Canal, Bridge 72 (Little Haywood)

Essex Bridge

Haywood Junction Roving Bridge

Kayaking on the Canal

Great Haywood Garden Centre

Canalside Farm, Shop & Café

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