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Little Haywood to Cannock chase stepping stones — 6.4 km Running Out-and-back

Little Haywood to Cannock chase stepping stones is a 6.4 km (4.0 miles) out-and-back in Colwich, Staffordshire: flat, with 59 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

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Little Haywood to Cannock chase stepping stones running route
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Location: Colwich, Staffordshire

This out-and-back route heads south from Little Haywood towards Cannock Chase, following a mix of quiet lanes and woodland paths. Around 60 metres of climbing is concentrated on the outward leg before the route reaches the stepping stones, where it turns to retrace the same route. The varied surroundings, combining open countryside and the edge of Cannock Chase, make for an enjoyable run with a gentle challenge before a quicker return on familiar ground.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 6.4 km out-and-back in Colwich, Staffordshire with around 59 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
Barely. It rates 1 out of 5 on our hill scale — gently undulating. About 9 metres of climb per kilometre, 59 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 70% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.

Reviews (1)

MichelleJul 2026

A challenging but very scenic run through Cannock chase.

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