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Penkridge – Historic Village & Canal

1.7 Miles (2.72km)
Approximately 1 hours
Pavements, canal towpath and cemetery paths. Steep ramp at point 5 and mud throughout. Otherwise suitable for wheelchair users.

Walk Directions

Leave the station, following Station Road.
1
At the main church gates turn right down St Michael's Square. Cross the main road (Clay Street / A449) by the Littleton Arms, then turn left. Very soon turn right at the circular garden, then right again into Market Street.
2
At the end of Market Street, turn left into New Road, then first right, down Francis Green Lane
5
Five minutes later, at the canal bridge turn left onto the towpath of the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal and walk past the moorings.
3
Walk under Penkridge Bridge, then up the ramp to leave the canal. Turn right (downhill) towards the Haling Dene Centre.
4
At the library turn right into Bell Brook. Pass between The Old Cottage and Penkridge Heritage Centre on Market Place. Then turn right again into Market Street
6
At the end of Market Street continue into Crown Bridge, then turn right onto the main road (Stone Cross).
7
Cross the road at the pedestrian crossing. Turn left, then right into Pinfold Lane, passing under the railway line.
8
Take a path on your left opposite the doctors' surgery into the cemetery. Go through the tunnel under the railway line, then take a path to your right through the churchyard to join Station Road.
9
Turn right to the station.
10

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