Borrowcop Locks Canal Park – St Giles' Church, Whittington loop from Lichfield City

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Borrowcop Locks Canal Park – St Giles' Church, Whittington loop from Lichfield City

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Borrowcop Locks Canal Park – St Giles' Church, Whittington loop from Lichfield City

01:52

34.1km

170m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.0 km for 91 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.80 km

Borrowcop Locks Canal Park

Highlight • Trail

The main restoration site is currently at Tamworth Road in Lichfield where Locks have been restored and a short section has been returned to water.

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4.96 km

St Giles' Church, Whittington

Highlight • Religious Site

There has been a church on the present site in Whittington since the 13th century, when worship was taken by the monks who walked over from the Friary at Lichfield. …

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5.33 km

Whittington Village

Highlight • Historical Site

A lovely little village, taking in the Old Police Station, the Old School and the Old Post Office.

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5.38 km

The Dog Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

The Dog was originally a coaching inn and the building dates back about 300 years. Until quite recently the pub was a simple local; however, in 1992 the pub was …

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6.05 km

Canal Towpath Walk

Highlight • Cycleway

A lovely place to go for a walk and cycle along the towpath. Just wear good shoes as it can be a bit muddy when it's wet.

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19.1 km

Polish Forces War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Until this monument, there was none in Britain to all Poles across Europe who died during World War II. Polish Forces served with the Allies from the first day of war until the last.

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