National Route 54 of the Ë®ÃÛÌÒapp Network runs from Stourport to Parsley Hay via Kidderminster, Dudley, Lichfield, Burton and Derby. The route includes the High Peak Trail which connects at Parsley Hay with the Tissington Trail (National Route 68), as well as to a number of other trails in the Peak District. It will form part of the proposed 60-mile circular White Peak Loop.
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Open Sections
The route is open and traffic-free along the Staffordshire & Worcestershire canal towpath betweenÌýStourport and Kidderminster.Ìý
The next open section is betweenÌýStourbridgeÌýandÌýDudleyÌýfrom where the only current open route is to followÌýNational Route 81Ìýto SandwellÌýand thenÌýNational Route 5Ìýto Creswell Green.
National Route 54 is then open throughÌýBurton upon TrentÌýandÌýDerby to Little Eaton.
On the White Peak Loop, the route is openÌýon the High Peak Trail,Ìýcountry lanes and the Manifold TrailÌýbetweenÌýHigh Peak JunctionÌýand Waterhouses, on the Old Churnet Rail Trail between OakamoorÌýand DenstoneÌýand mainly on minor roads between UttoxeterÌýand Hilton.
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Please note
We have taken all responsible steps to ensure that these routes are safe and achievable by people with a reasonable level of fitness.
However, all outdoor activities involve a degree of risk. To the extent permitted by law, Ë®ÃÛÌÒapp accepts no responsibility for any accidents or injury resulting from following these routes.
Walking and cycling routes change over time. Weather conditions may also affect path surfaces.
Please use your own judgement when using the routes based upon the weather and the ability, experience and confidence levels of those in your group.