Canal to chase — 15 km Running Route

This 17 km loop combines peaceful canal-side running with quiet country lanes and traffic-free paths, offering around 170 metres of climbing spread across the route. Underfoot is a mix of tarmac, canal towpaths and well-surfaced trails, with paved sections making up the majority of the run. The circuit follows the Trent & Mersey Canal for an extended stretch before joining The Way for the Millennium, passing Tixall Wide and continuing through the surrounding countryside. It also skirts Oat Hill and Berry Hill on sections of the Heart of England Way and Tolkien Trail Great Haywood Walk, adding gentle woodland and countryside scenery before returning via the village of Milford. The varied surroundings and runnable terrain make this an enjoyable route for a steady training run or longer outing.