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Stafford District
21 running routes in Stafford District
The running in Stafford District is a mix of pavement and trail, covering anything from 4.5km to 16km. The ground rolls gently, without any long climbs. Most are loops, so you finish back where you started.
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Runs in Stafford District
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.
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…
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.
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 Loop from Milford
Stafford, England
A loop on forest trails, most of the climbing is done after the first 3km.
Castlefields Railway Path 10
Stone, England
Along the Trent and Mersey Canal from Stone Leisure Centre to Aston Marina and back.
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 - 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 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 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…
Milford canal loop
Stafford, Staffordshire
It's mostly off-road, with some paved sections linking up the trails.
Norbury Junction - Barn Bridge
Norbury, England
This run takes you through a mix of natural woodland and waterside paths.
Norbury Junction and Shelmore Wood
Stafford, England
From Gnosall to Norbury Junction on the Shropshire Union Canal returning on the other side of Norbury Park.
Rowley park to the lanes
Stafford, Staffordshire
The climbing is concentrated in one part of the loop, with roughly 140 metres of ascent overall, while descents are spread more evenly…
Stafford Castle & Castlefields 5
Hyde Lea, Staffordshire
This route climbs to Stafford Castle before following Hollow Lane to Castlefields, where it completes a loop around the local streets and…
Stafford Railway 5
Stafford, England
From Doxey Road to the end of the Isabel Trail.
Stone Canal 5
Stone, England
Along the Trent and Mersey Canal from Stone Leisure Centre to Aston Marina and back.
Swynnerton Old Park
Stafford, England
Around Swynnerton Old Park starting at Hanchurch Hills and returning via Nursery Common and Harley Thorns.
Trentham Monument
Stafford, England
From Park Brook and following Two Saints Way through King's Wood to Monument Hill and back across Trentham Park to the start point.
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.
Walton & River Sow
Walton on the Hill, Staffordshire
This nearly 9 km circular route around Walton on the Hill offers a mostly paved run, with an off-road section alongside the River Sow The…