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West Midlands Region

Tamworth Castle, Lichfield cathedral & Cannock Chase loop

Road cycling routes

West Midlands Region

Tamworth Castle, Lichfield cathedral & Cannock Chase loop

Moderate

4.0

(1)

7

riders

Tamworth Castle, Lichfield cathedral & Cannock Chase loop

04:23

100km

650m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.33 km

Tamworth Castle and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

A beautiful spot to vistit on a summers day, also Planet walk behind you with a cafe, and plenty of other activities.

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2

15.7 km

Lichfield Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

Lichfield Cathedral is a stunning medieval church and the only cathedral in England with three spires. Built from 1195 to 1340, the cathedral wasn't always a calm place – it …

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3

31.1 km

Penkridge Bank Road Climb, Cannock Chase Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Penkridge Bank road across the woodland of Cannock Chase. It's not a huge hill but it's a fun road.

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4

46.9 km

The East Gate Remains

Highlight • Historical Site

It is the sole remaining fragment of the medieval town walls. It was probably built in the early 15th century and most of the gate was demolished 1800 due to a neighbouring road needing widening.

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5

67.9 km

Cobwebs Coffee Stop

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Cake and coffee, cyclists mecca. A regular choice of a dozen fresh homemade cakes and excellent coffee.
Open 10:00 - 16:00 but closed on Tuesdays.

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100 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

64.7 km

32.6 km

1.90 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

83.6 km

16.3 km

281 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Tuesday 5 May

13°C

4°C

20 %

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