Section 9 of 14, Staffordshire Way
Penkridge to Mitton
3.5 miles (5.6 km). About 1 hour, easy.
Start: SJ 924 141. Finish: SJ 885 152. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 33 m of climbing and 33 m of descent; highest point 97 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Penkridge.
- Station
- Penkridge, 460 m from the start. Directions SJ 920 140
- Bus stops
- Cannock Road, 70 m from the start. Directions SJ 925 140Bakery, 230 m from the start. Directions SJ 922 142Crown Bridge, 250 m from the start. Directions SJ 922 142
- Car parks
- Market Place Car Park (free), 30 m from the start. Directions SJ 924 141Clay Street Car Park, 180 m from the start. Directions SJ 923 141Car park, 210 m from the start. Directions SJ 922 140
Getting back
The section finishes at Mitton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Upper Mitton Farm, 130 m from the finish. Directions SJ 883 152
Planning the Staffordshire Way
- Planning the whole trail: staffordshire.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 70%, gravel and tracks 13%, earth, rock and mud 10%.
About 70% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 1 kissing gate.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 13 m.
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