Penkridge
Staffordshire
Slow Ways linking Penkridge and Cannock, Codsall, Great Wyrley, Newport (Telford and Wrekin), Rugeley, Stafford, Wheaton Aston
Progress towards triple-checked route options for Penkridge’s seven Slow Ways: 46%
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Many Slow Ways have several route options. Some will be better than others, or good for different reasons.
Our goal is for each Slow Way to have at least one route that is verified and surveyed. To be verified – and get its snail badge – a route needs at least three positive reviews.
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Walk to Penkridge from further afield
| Slow Way | Route | To do | ||||||||
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Codsall—Penkridge
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Codpen one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 16km/10mi | Ascent 98m | Descent 134m | |
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Newport (Telford and Wrekin)—Penkridge
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Newppen one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 24km/15mi | Ascent 138m | Descent 131m | ||
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Penkridge—Cannock
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Pencan one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 13km/8mi | Ascent 66m | Descent 116m | ||
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Penkridge—Great Wyrley
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Pengre one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 13km/8mi | Ascent 114m | Descent 54m | ||
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Penkridge—Great Wyrley
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Pengre two |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 13km/8mi | Ascent 55m | Descent 114m | ||
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Penkridge—Rugeley
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Penrug one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 14km/9mi | Ascent - | Descent - | |
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Penkridge—Rugeley
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Penrug two |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 14km/9mi | Ascent 175m | Descent 180m | |
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Stafford—Penkridge
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Stapen one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 13km/8mi | Ascent 103m | Descent 97m | ||
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Stafford—Penkridge
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Stapen two |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 14km/9mi | Ascent 118m | Descent 113m | ||
Stafford—Penkridge
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Stapen three |
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2 X |
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Enjoy me | Distance 12km/8mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
Wheaton Aston—Penkridge
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Whepen one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 9km/6mi | Ascent 40m | Descent 70m |
Collective progress
41% of Penkridge’s routes are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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6 people have contributed to Penkridge’s Slow Ways
0 people have pledged to walk and review a route
1 people have surveyed a route in Penkridge
66km out of 155km have been walked and reviewed
91km of reviews have been shared in Penkridge
Latest Updates
It's a gorgeous route; it's safe, direct, and off-road; it's extremely pleasant; and it was surprisingly joyful (for someone who doesn't love canal walking). Full marks....
mtormey
There are pavements passing shops and pubs throughout Penkridge and the route joins the canal at the earliest possible occasion. The towpath of the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal takes you most of the route....
David Sanderson
The last section of the walk, alongside the river, past some shops and pub, and through Victoria Park was pleasant and interesting and mostly car-free....
Mary Oz
David Sanderson added Stapen three, a new walk from Stafford to Penkridge
Walk this routeI personally prefer quiet walks, so didn’t enjoy sections walking along main roads, and there is also a short section that follows a very busy but narrow country road that I did not feel safe to walk on....
Sarah Roberts
FP through Bickford Grange Farm is obstructed at both ends with dumped rubble and soil, passable with some care....
Margaret
The road from Pottal Pool to the junction with Cannock Rd is heavily trafficked with frequent large lorries. There is no verge to walk on and a Slow Wayer has indicated that this road is dangerous for pedestrians....
Cristie
The road from Pottal Pool to the junction with Cannock Rd is heavily trafficked with frequent large lorries. There is no verge to walk on and I think this road is dangerous for pedestrians...
Margaret
Tony Parsons added Penrug two, a new walk from Penkridge to Rugeley
Walk this routeTony Parsons added Penrug one, a new walk from Penkridge to Rugeley
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Newppen one, a new walk from Newport (Telford and Wrekin) to Penkridge
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Pengre one, a new walk from Penkridge to Great Wyrley
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Pengre two, a new walk from Penkridge to Great Wyrley
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Stapen one, a new walk from Stafford to Penkridge
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Stapen two, a new walk from Stafford to Penkridge
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Whepen one, a new walk from Wheaton Aston to Penkridge
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Penkridge’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
SJ9224514196
Lat / Lon
52.72537° / -2.11626°
Easting / Northing
392,245E / 314,196N
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Facilities
Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Penkridge's meeting point
Public toilet
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Supermarket
Restaurant
Accommodation
Accommodation < £50
Campsite
Bothy
Free wifi
Mobility scooter hire
Off-road wheelchair hire
Disabled Parking
Train station
Bus stop
Ferry
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