Section 8 of 14, Staffordshire Way
Brocton to Penkridge
5.5 miles (8.8 km). About 2 hours, easy.
Start: SJ 980 184. Finish: SJ 924 141. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 63 m of climbing and 167 m of descent; highest point 193 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Brocton.
- Car parks
- Glacial Boulder Car Park (free), 310 m from the start. Directions SJ 979 181Car park, 400 m from the start. Directions SJ 977 187Car park, 590 m from the start. Directions SJ 978 189
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Chase Road, 1.1 km away (Directions); Hednesford station, 6.3 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Penkridge. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Penkridge, 460 m from the finish. Directions SJ 920 140
- Bus stops
- Cannock Road, 70 m from the finish. Directions SJ 925 140Bakery, 230 m from the finish. Directions SJ 922 142Crown Bridge, 250 m from the finish. Directions SJ 922 142
Planning the Staffordshire Way
- Planning the whole trail: staffordshire.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 35%, paved or flagged 23%, earth, rock and mud 21%; the rest (21%) isn't recorded.
About 23% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 2 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 20 m.
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