# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Stafford Gravel Classic
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Event Description**: WFCC Gravellers

Sat 28th March 2026. Depart Limekiln Bridge 8am.

The Stafford Gravel Classic (157.8km)

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/419278932
(If riding this please ensure you have the updated version, which has got 'v2' in the title and is 157.8km. It contains a relevant edit)

The first of a series of 'involving' gravel rides in 2026, this route is an blend of a couple of ideas I've had floating around for a while. 

The salient points are; quite a lot of traffic free riding, relatively little climbing (for the length) and several opportunities for refreshment along the way. 

It heads north via Wombourne on the towpath before joining the old railway to Wolverhampton. Back onto the canal as we leave the city and head into Staffordshire. A few changes of tack to test your inner compass across some bridleways and it's onto Cannock Chase for some more offroad. Descending into Stafford for a quick refuel and turning west along another old railway to Newport. Quiet lanes take us through Shifnal and Coalport and onto Route 45 via Bridgnorth and onto Alveley. A sting in the tail climb brings us up to Trimpley and a final gravel descent back into town.

It has the potential to be a grand day out and a stiff challenge given the range of surfaces we'll encounter. 

You'll certainly 'feel' this ride.

*Note. This is a self-supported ride. There are options to bail at Wolverhampton, Penkridge, Stafford and Shifnal which have rail links back to Kiddy. There are food stops marked on the gpx but these are not exhaustive nor compulsory. 
Stop 1. Fordhouses. This involves leaving the route and riding approx 1km to the A449 island where there are a range of shops.
Stop 2. Gailey. There is a fuel station 100m along the A5 just off the route.
Stop 3. Stafford town centre. A range of cafes and shops on the route.
Stop 4. Shifnal. Shops and cafe
Stop 5. Bridgnorth. Shops and cafes in the high street
Other riders may be on a different fuelling strategy so may stop on the route itself at various times. 

Having ridden the majority of these paths I would suggest using a bike that has both grippy tyres and mud clearance. Sections of the towpath maybe less than pristine.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kidderminster/stafford-gravel-classic/200029358692846
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, contests, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 42

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029358692846?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=kidderminster-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Kidderminster
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Limekiln Bridge
- **lat**: 52.392726695429
- **long**: -2.2532265395904
- **full address**: Limekiln Bridge, 46 Clensmore Street, Kidderminster, DY10 2JS, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Stafford Gravel Classic
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Stafford Gravel Classic being held?
  - **A:** Stafford Gravel Classic takes place on Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am at Limekiln Bridge, 46 Clensmore Street, Kidderminster, DY10 2JS, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Stafford Gravel Classic is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kidderminster, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Stafford Gravel Classic sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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