Greenway cycling and walking route (20 October 2025)

(Source: https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/sports-fitness/greenway-cycling-walking-route)

The new Greenway between Lichfield and Chasewater has transformed a once-disused railway line into a vibrant walking and running route for everyone to enjoy.

The 6.5-kilometre Greenway breathes new life into the former South Staffordshire Railway Line, creating a safe, scenic and accessible corridor through the countryside.

It runs from Chesterfield Road, Lichfield (adjacent to Sandfields Pumping Station) to Chasewater, offering residents and visitors a unique way to explore the district – with tree-lined sections, open views, canal paths and the impressive crossing over the M6 Toll.

The Greenway can be accessed at various points along the route and has been developed by Lichfield District Council in partnership with volunteer group Back The Track, whose dedicated members have spent the past 18 months helping to clear vegetation, restore the route and prepare it for public use.

Access points along the route

• Chesterfield Road (///hotels.powder.exile)
• Fosseway Lane (///audit.takes.bands)
• Ogley Hay Road (///diverged.blockage.watched)
• Public Right of Way – Hammerwich 9
• Public Right of Way – Hammerwich 10
• Public Right of Way – Hammerwich 11

See Visit Lichfield site for more information.

Video about the ribbon cut available on Facebook and Instagram.