Objective: Take the train from Lichfield Trent Valley to Penkridge. Cycle from Penkridge to Fradley Junction along the Staffs and Worcester Canal, and Trent & Mersey Canal. Trip Type: solo cycle Distance: 28 miles (including initial ride to station) Time to complete: 3.5 hrs, 7.5 mph Nicholson Guide: Guide 4, pp 126-129, 143-147 Costs: small charge to park at the… Read More Penkridge to Fradley Junction
Objective: Cycle from the centre of Stoke on Trent to Middlewich along the Trent & Mersey Canal. Take the train back from Winsford to Stoke. Trip Type: solo cycle Distance: 24.6 miles Time to complete: 3.25 hrs, 7.6 mph Nicholson Guide: Guide 4, pp 155-163, 109 Costs: free parking in Stoke. Train from Winsford to Stoke £10.20 (1… Read More Stoke to Middlewich
Objective: Cycle from Stafford (or Rugeley) to Great Haywood Junction, and up the Trent & Mersey Canal to Stoke-on-Trent. Trip Type: solo cycle Distance: 24.6 miles Time to complete: 3.0 hrs, 8 mph Nicholson Guide: Guide 4, pp 147-155 Costs: free parking in Stoke. Train from Stoke to Stafford £6.80 (or Rugeley Trent Valley £11.60), 3 per hour (1 per… Read More Great Haywood Junction to Stoke
Objective: take the train from Burton to Tamworth. Cycle back along the Birmingham & Fazeley and Coventry Canals, then the Trent & Mersey Canal to Burton. Finish with a pint at the unspoilt Coopers Tavern in Burton. Trip Type: solo cycle Distance: 22.5 miles Time to complete: 3 hrs, 7.9 mph Nicholson Guide: Guide 3, pp 58, 61, 180-185… Read More Fazeley Junction to Burton
Objective: cycle from Etruria Junction (Stoke) to Leek, back to Hazelhurst Junction, then to Froghall Wharf Trip Type: 2 cars required Distance: 23 miles Time to complete: 3 1/2 hours, 8.3 mph Nicholson Guide: Guide 4, pp 15-21 Costs: free parking at both ends of the ride Difficulty: moderate Adjacent Rides: Stoke to Middlewich Overview… Read More Caldon Canal