Essex Bridge – View of Shugborough Hall loop from Berkswich
Essex Bridge – View of Shugborough Hall loop from Berkswich
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Essex Bridge – View of Shugborough Hall loop from Berkswich
01:17
4.98km
20m
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: May 27, 2026
Tips
Temporary access restrictions
Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.
After 538 m for 1.11 km
Customers only
After 1.81 km for 2.80 km
Customers only
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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1.73 km
Essex Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
Tip by
1.79 km
View of Shugborough Hall
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
2.10 km
Shepherd's Monument
Highlight • Monument
The Shepherd's Monument was commissioned by, Thomas Anson and built in 1748 with further additions in 1763. The marble panel was carved by Dutch artist Scheemakers and is a mirror image of a painting by Nicholas Poussin, titled 'Et in Arcadia Ego' (1640-2).
As a Grade II* listed structure, it is important that great care is taken of the Shepherd's
Monument.
Tip by
2.16 km
Chinese House
Highlight • Monument
The design is thought to have been taken from on-the-spot sketches by Piercy Brett, one of George Anson's officers aboard the Centurion during its circumnavigation. These sketches were then turned into reality by Thomas Anson, George's elder brother.
In 2024, the Chinese House underwent conservation work to the roof and windows to ensure it remains watertight and safe for many years to come. As part of this project, extensive research was carried out into the building including its construction and design and position within the gardens. Unfortunately; despite hours of research being carried out; we still can't definitively say whether the story of its origin is true or not.
Tip by
2.19 km
Chinese Bridge and Pavilion, Cannock Chase
Highlight • Structure
Tip by
3.38 km
Shugborough Estate
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
3.40 km
The Ruin
Highlight • Monument
Designed by Thomas Wright: The monument is a 18th-century folly, believed to have been designed by Thomas Wright around 1750.
The Ruin was originally more extensive and included a Gothic pigeon house.
It was constructed using stones from the previous manor house and is topped with a Druid figure made of Coadestone, an artificial stone considered a new material in the late 18th century. A duplicate of the Druid can be found in Croome Park.
It was intended as a "romantic ruin" and is located on the banks of the River Sow.
source: Internet
Tip by
3.49 km
Shugborough Hall and Gardens
Highlight • Monument
The Hall was home to the Anson family since 1624 and today is the property of the National Trust. There's sweeping parkland, atmospheric pockets of woodland and many monuments adorning the grounds. Colourful flower displays in the formal gardens vie for your time and attention, along with roaming livestock, such as Longhorn cows and Southdown sheep.
Tip by
4.98 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.47 km
1.35 km
103 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
2.70 km
1.78 km
440 m
< 100 m
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