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TWO SAINTS WAY
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The Route

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Chester to Nantwich

From Chester Cathedral the route is mostly along canal paths and through pastureland, passing the dramatic Beeston Castle before ending at the fine market town of Nantwich.
​Distance - 23.5 miles
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Nantwich to Stoke-on-Trent

Along this rural section are notable churches such as the intriguing Primitive Methodist Chapel at Englesea Brook and villages with traditional black and white timbered houses and pubs.
​Distance - 25.5 miles
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Stoke-on-Trent to Stafford

​Starting out in the city of Stoke-on-Trent with the Staffordshire Hoard treasures at the Potteries Museum, the route continues south past Trentham Gardens and through the charming town of Stone following the Trent Valley.
​Distance - 23 miles
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Stafford to Lichfield

​On leaving Stafford the route crosses the extensive moorland and woodland of Cannock Chase, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, before the last few miles into Lichfield, past the cathedral and ending at St Chad’s Well.
​Distance 20 miles

Route Information

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Maps & Directions

Find out information on following the route and where to find maps and instructions.
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Places on the Way

Find out about the fascinating places you will visit along the way.
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Accommodation

Find out about ideas for independent places to stay.
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South to North or North to South?

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The Cross of St Chad
The route has been designed to be walked either way, from Lichfield to Chester, or from Chester to Lichfield.  There are two different waymarkers for each of the separate directions:
  • From Lichfield, follow the Goose of St Werburgh to Chester.
  • From Chester, follow the Cross of St Chad to Lichfield.
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The Goose of St Werburgh

Beginnings and Endings

The Shrine of St Werburgh in Chester Cathedral is the northern beginning or ending of the route. 
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Photo by Kate Robinson
St Chad's Well in the grounds of St Chad's Church, Lichfield, is the southern beginning or ending of the route.  (Note: the church is about a quarter of a mile beyond Lichfield Cathedral).
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The information board in the grounds of St Chad's Church
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  • Home
    • News
  • The Route
    • Maps & Directions >
      • Guidebook PDF
    • Places along the Way
    • Accommodation
    • Path Updates
  • Pilgrimage & Saints
    • St Werburgh
    • St Chad
    • Rediscovering Werburgh
  • Photos
  • Information
    • TSW Project Ltd.
    • Partners
    • Contact us