One more day treading the footpaths and trails of Staffordshire and another day closer to John O Groats. I was out of the campsite and walking by 6am today anticipating another day of swealtering heat and wanting to make the most of the cool morning. The first part of the days walk was along the Birmingham and Fazeley canal with the Kingsbury lakes alongside and I was lucky enough to see a swan sitting on her nest very close to the main path. Unfortunately there is no zoom on my camera and I didn't want to disturb her by getting closer but I think I got a reasonable shot of her.

By 11am I'd made it in to Lichfield and after a relaxed breakfast and couple of cups of tea was able to do a little sightseeing, wander around the shops to find some fuel for my stove, and to take in Lichfields three spired cathedral. The stopover tonight is with my friend in Stafford, Tom. So I was destined for Rugeley, the neighbouring town to Stafford and right on my route. Thinking I didn't have that much distance to make in the afternoon I took the scenic route over cannock chase which was lovely walking but added a few extra miles that my feet probably could have done without! No matter, I made it to Rugeley for my 4pm pick up and looking forward to some home comforts for the evening!