Staffordshire Walks

Norbury Junction Walks & Route Maps

Norbury Junction walk, Staffordshire
Norbury Junction · Photo: Richard Law

These walks from Norbury Junction offer a lovely mix of peaceful canal towpaths, quiet woodland trails and open countryside views.

Whether you choose a short canalside stroll or a longer circular adventure combining fields, farmland and Shelmore Wood, the walks all finish back at Norbury Junction where tearooms and a pub await for a well-earned treat.

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Walk information

Norbury Junction Walk 1

Walk distance
2¼ miles
Time
1 hour
Route type
Circular

This first walk option is the shortest of three walks from this start point and follows the towpath along the Shropshire Union canal's main line. When you reach High Bridge, you will need to walk along a busy road to the next footpath (only a very short distance over the other side of the bridge) and this will then take you across open fields and peaceful farmland back to the start of the walk.

There are tearooms and a pub at the start/end of the walk for refreshments.

Norbury Junction Walk 1 4.0 Ratings and reviews 1 rating

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Community feedback

Overall rating4.0

A very popular walk

Dog friendly4.0 / 5
Path condition3.0 / 5
Buggy friendly2.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities2.0 / 5
Pub or café4.0 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockRarely any livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelBoots recommended

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Walk information

Norbury Junction Walk 2

Walk distance
2½ miles
Time
1.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This second option is a pretty countryside walk that starts at Norbury Junction and then follows the road past the tearooms to Shelmore Wood.

The path through the woods then takes you out to Norbury Road, a country lane which will lead you to the towpath of the Shropshire Canal and back to the start. There is some road walking on this route.

There are tearooms and a pub at Norbury Junction for refreshments.

Norbury Junction Walk 2 3.0 Ratings and reviews 1 rating

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Community feedback

Overall rating3.0

Mixed feedback from walkers

Dog friendly4.0 / 5
Path condition4.0 / 5
Buggy friendly4.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly2.0 / 5
Toilet facilities3.0 / 5
Pub or café4.0 / 5
Route accuracy4.0 / 5
ClimbingTotally level
LivestockRarely any livestock
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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Walk information

Norbury Junction Walk 3

Walk distance
5½ miles
Time
3 hours
Route type
Circular

This final walk is the longest of the three walks from this start point and basically combines the other two walks together.

Follow the towpath along the Shropshire Union canal's main line. When you reach High Bridge, you will need to walk along the road to the next footpath. (only a very short distance over the other side of the bridge).

This will then take you across open fields and farmland near to the start of the walk but heads in the other direction to Shelmore Wood.

The path through the woods takes you out to Norbury Road, a quiet lane which will lead you to the towpath of the Shropshire Canal and back to the start. There is some road walking on this route.

There are tearooms and pub at Norbury Junction for refreshments.

Norbury Junction Walk 3 4.0 Ratings and reviews 1 rating

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Community feedback

Overall rating4.0

A very popular walk

Dog friendly4.0 / 5
Path condition4.0 / 5
Buggy friendly3.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly2.0 / 5
Toilet facilities3.0 / 5
Pub or café4.0 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockNo livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelDry underfoot

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Expanded route map for Norbury Junction Walk 1, a 2.25 mile circular walk in Staffordshire