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Workhouse Bridge – Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve loop from Longton

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West Midlands Region

Workhouse Bridge – Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve loop from Longton

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Workhouse Bridge – Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve loop from Longton

02:48

46.2km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 66 m for 19 m

After 6.88 km for 5 m

After 46.1 km for 19 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

626 m

Gladstone Pottery Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

A great look into the history of potteries in the area: interesting because you understand how mass production began, but also because the exhibition provides an unvarnished look at working …

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4.22 km

Blurton Road Landfill

Forest

3

6.00 km

Benches With View of Barlaston Hall and Wedgwood Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

It is a very pretty walk all around this lake.

Tip by

4

31.3 km

Canal Stretch with Narrowboats

Highlight • Structure

5

31.8 km

Horse Tunnel and Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Notice the cobbled tunnel for tow horses of a bygone age.

Tip by

6

31.9 km

Joule's Stone Ales Brewery

Highlight • Structure

Joules Ales used these canals to transport their goods to Liverpool and Hull. On a public hanging day (they used to hang the poor convicts outside nearby Stafford gaol), they …

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7

32.3 km

Workhouse Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The road above this bridge used to lead directly to the old workhouse.

Another interesting fact is that it has a little plaque on with the name 'Christine'

Christina Collins …

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8

37.8 km

Plume of Feathers Pub

Highlight • Pub

This is a great gastro pub in the perfect location for walkers and cyclists. There are lots of tables and chairs right by the canalside.

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9

41.8 km

Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

This is the largest woodland area in Stoke on Trent but it is a hidden gem.

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B

46.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.9 km

6.72 km

5.15 km

3.74 km

324 m

194 m

115 m

Surfaces

36.7 km

4.73 km

3.99 km

432 m

143 m

112 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

13°C

7°C

25 %

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