Section 8 of 9, Two Saints Way
Stafford to Pye Green
9.7 miles (15.6 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SJ 922 232. Finish: SK 001 157. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 260 m of climbing and 133 m of descent; highest point 210 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Stafford.
- Station
- Stafford, 490 m from the start. Directions SJ 918 228
- Bus stops
- Gatehouse Theatre, 140 m from the start. Directions SJ 922 233Shrewsbury Arms PH, 170 m from the start. Directions SJ 923 232Guildhall Shopping Centre, 180 m from the start. Directions SJ 920 231
- Car parks
- Car park, 70 m from the start. Directions SJ 922 232Car park (pay), 210 m from the start. Directions SJ 923 230Kingsmead Car Park (pay), 230 m from the start. Directions SJ 923 233
Getting back
The section finishes at Pye Green. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Cannock Chase Visitor's Centre, 400 m from the finish. Directions SK 002 153
Planning the Two Saints Way
- Planning the whole trail: twosaintsway.co.uk.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: The Two Saints Way (Northern Eye Books).
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 46%, paved or flagged 20%, grass 8%; the rest (23%) isn't recorded.
About 13% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 kissing gate, 2 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 44 m in a kilometre (1 in 23), starting 4.8 miles in.
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