Millennium Way Staffordshire
A 41-mile long-distance walk in Staffordshire beginning in Outwoods near Newport and ending in Burton upon Trent. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SJ 786 187
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
Time: 16–20 hours
Duration: 2–4 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
242 Telford, Ironbridge and The Wrekin
243 Market Drayton, Loggerheads and Eccleshall
244 Cannock Chase and Chasewater
245 The National Forest
Summary
The “Way for the Millennium” long-distance footpath was established by Staffordshire County Council to mark the millennium. The route spans the width of Staffordshire, running from Newport in the west to Burton upon Trent in the east. The route covers public rights of way, the Stafford to Newport Greenway, and permissive canal towpaths.
The Millennium Way complements the Staffordshire Way, which runs north–south across the county. Unlike the Staffordshire Way, which is solely for walkers, parts of the Millennium Way are also available to horse riders and cyclists.