Section 1 of 10, Heart of England Way
Milford to Cannock Wood
9.5 miles (15.2 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SJ 973 210. Finish: SK 049 124. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 369 m of climbing and 223 m of descent; highest point 236 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Milford.
- Bus stops
- Barley Mow PH, 100 m from the start. Directions SJ 973 211Cannock Chase Information Centre, 150 m from the start. Directions SJ 972 211
- Car parks
- Milford Common (pay), 70 m from the start. Directions SJ 972 210Car park, 510 m from the start. Directions SJ 974 205Car park, 540 m from the start. Directions SJ 973 205
Getting back
The section finishes at Cannock Wood. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Christ Church, 450 m from the finish. Directions SK 050 120Ivy Lane, 490 m from the finish. Directions SK 046 121Slang Lane, 730 m from the finish. Directions SK 046 118
Planning the Heart of England Way
- Planning the whole trail: heartofenglandway.org.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: The Heart of England Way (Sigma Press).
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 76%, paved or flagged 18%.
About 14% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 7 gates, 2 stream crossings.
Steepest climb: about 82 m in a kilometre (1 in 12), starting 8.4 miles in.
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