Lichfield District Council is delighted to announce the official opening of the new Greenway, a scenic 6.5-kilometre walking route connecting Lichfield and Chasewater.
The Greenway transforms the disused South Staffordshire Railway Line into a vibrant leisure corridor, offering residents and visitors a safe and picturesque route through the district’s countryside.
Developed by Lichfield District Council in partnership with the volunteer group Back The Track, the project marks the culmination of 18 months of work clearing vegetation, restoring the former railway, and preparing it for public use.
Back The Track previously redeveloped the Brownhills to Pelsall section of the line – known as The McClean Way, after engineer John Robinson McLean, who was instrumental in establishing the South Staffordshire Railway Company.
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