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Waterways to Shugborough

Sunday 13th July 2014 2:00pm

Starting from - Stafford, ST16 3AQ

  • 13 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
  • 2 hr 15 mins
  • Steady
  • Stafford
  • Children aged 8-15*, Children aged 11-15*, Adults 16+ only

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Led by experienced ride leaders, these rides are a great way to explore new places and to meet new people who enjoy cycling. They are suitable for all levels of experience, so whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist, you can find a ride that is right for you.

About the route

Starting point

Civic Centre Car Park
Riverside
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST16 3AQ

Stafford

Enjoy a ride along the waterways via the Staffs, Worcester, Trent and Mersey canals until you reach Lockhouse Cafe where you can treat yourself to tea and cakes! From the Lockhouse, the route passes over Essex Bridge into Shugborough park where you can see fine views of the house itself where the world famous royal photographer Lord Lichfield lived. Views across the park towards Cannock Chase are magnificent. Enjoy a route through the forested part of the park before a short road section back to the canal tow path and the return leg to Stafford.

For more information on Shugborough please click on the link below.

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/shugborough-estate/

Shugborough NT

©National Trust

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