Riding the McClean Way: Exploring the New Brownhills to Lichfield Greenway

Описание: Join me on a scenic cycling adventure along the McClean Way, a historic greenway built on the old South Staffordshire Railway line. In this video, we ride the familiar stretch from Walsall to Brownhills, then continue onto the newly opened 6.5-kilometre Greenway to Lichfield, following years of community effort to revive this disused railway.

What You’ll See:

Old Railway Charm: The route pays tribute to engineer John Robinson McClean, after whom the trail is named.

Natural Beauty: Tree-lined paths, open countryside, and peaceful green corridors created from the former railway bed.

Engineering Highlights: The restored line includes a striking crossing over the M6 Toll, and sections alongside the disused track give a strong sense of history.

Community & Volunteers: Appreciate the volunteers from Back the Track, whose dedication helped clear decades of overgrowth to make this route possible.
http://backthetrack.org.uk/

Trail Access Points: We explore key access points on the route – from Chesterfield Road in Lichfield, through Fosseway Lane, Hammerwich, to Ogley Hay Road and more.

Practical Info (for Viewers Who Might Ride It):

The route is part of National Cycle Network Route 5.
Walk Wheel Cycle Trust (formerly Sustrans)

The new Lichfield–Brownhills section was officially opened in October 2025, after 18 months of restoration work. I rode it on day 3 after opening.

route:
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