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Runs in and around Rugeley
4 running routes in Rugeley · 14 more nearby
The routes in and around Rugeley cover anything from 5km to 9km. The ground rolls gently, without any long climbs. Most are loops, so you finish back where you started. Burntwood and Lichfield are close enough to be worth a look too.
Runs in Rugeley

Big Bear Cannock Chase
Cannock Chase, England
Starting in the large open space near Go Ape you run down before turning in to woods and gently climbing towards Fair Oak pool and in to…

Brindley Bank - Wolseley Bridge
Cannock Chase, England
From Rugeley to Bishton and back on The Trent and Mersey Canal.

Rugeley and Fairoaks Pool
Cannock Chase, England
From Rugeley to Brindley Heath, then anticlockwise around Fairoaks Pool and back.

Rugeley Canal and Town 5
Cannock Chase, England
Beginning in Rugeley and heading along the Trent and Mersey Canal before returning on the other side of the canal and the Wolsley Road.
Runs around Rugeley
Within roughly 10 km, sorted by distance.

Big Bear Cannock Chase Forest
Cannock Chase, England
Starting at the cadet center you head in to Cannock Chase Forest.

Little & Great Haywood loop
Colwich, Staffordshire
The route follows a scenic stretch of the Trent & Mersey Canal, using sections of both the Trent Valley Way and The Way for the Millennium.

Little Haywood to Cannock chase stepping stones
Colwich, Staffordshire
This out-and-back route heads south from Little Haywood towards Cannock Chase, following a mix of quiet lanes and woodland paths.

Little Haywood - Bridge 70
Colwich, Staffordshire
This out-and-back run follows the Trent & Mersey Canal from Little Haywood towards Bridge 70 on a flat canal towpath.

Little Hayworth - Milford trail loop
Colwich, Staffordshire
Half flat, half hilly, this circuit follows a scenic stretch of the Trent & Mersey Canal, using sections of the Trent Valley Way and The…

Cannock Chase Ring
Cannock Chase, England
An off-road route that begins at Castle Ring and continues along the Heart of England Way to Cannock Chase Camping and back via…

Hednesford into the Park
Cannock Chase, England
Beginning in Hednesford and heading to Brindley Heath, looping clockwise and returning via the same path.

Cannock Chase Big Loop
Cannock Chase, England
Predominantly on gravel paths. Options to start at various car parks around the loop, including Punchbowl Car Park

Cannock Chase and The Butts
Brocton, Staffordshire
This circular route through Cannock Chase following a mix of forest tracks and trails to The Butts before looping back.

Broc Hill and Brocton Coppice
Stafford, Staffordshire
This trail run explores Broc Hill and Brocton Coppice in Cannock Chase, combining woodland tracks with open heathland and forest paths.

Milford canal loop
Stafford, Staffordshire
It's mostly off-road, with some paved sections linking up the trails.

Cannock Chase Loop from Milford
Stafford, England
A loop on forest trails, most of the climbing is done after the first 3km.

Canal to chase
Stafford, Staffordshire
This 17 km loop combines peaceful canal-side running with quiet country lanes and traffic-free paths, offering around 170 metres of…

Walton - Brocton loop
Stafford, Staffordshire
This loop links Walton on the Hill and Brocton on a mix of quiet country lanes, woodland paths and field-edge trails.
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