Section 2 of 14, Staffordshire Way
Colwich to Colton
3.1 miles (5 km). About 1 hour, easy.
Start: SK 009 210. Finish: SK 050 205. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 10 m of climbing and 6 m of descent; highest point 76 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Colwich.
- Bus stops
- Junction, 160 m from the start. Directions SK 010 211Youth Centre, 170 m from the start. Directions SK 010 211St Marys Abbey, 330 m from the start. Directions SK 007 213
- Car parks
- Car park, 680 m from the start. Directions SK 003 207Seven Springs (free), 710 m from the start. Directions SK 004 205
Getting back
The section finishes at Colton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Colton Bus Stop, 650 m from the finish. Directions SK 054 210
Planning the Staffordshire Way
- Planning the whole trail: staffordshire.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: grass 32%, gravel and tracks 12%, paved or flagged 11%; the rest (44%) isn't recorded.
About 11% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 gates, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 6 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- The Greyhound Inn, Colton: at the finish.Wolseley Arms, Bishton: 0.8 miles in, about 200 m off the way.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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