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Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve – Wedgwood Museum loop from Barlaston

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Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve – Wedgwood Museum loop from Barlaston

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Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve – Wedgwood Museum loop from Barlaston

02:00

7.74km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

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After 5.75 km for 51 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.65 km

Newpark Plantation

Forest

2.32 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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3.80 km

Shardlow–Preston Brook Original Milepost

Highlight • Monument

This is one of the 59 remaining original mileposts cast in the early 1800s by Rougeley and Dixon in Stone.

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4.27 km

Trentham Lock (No. 35) – Trent and Mersey Canal

Highlight • River

Trentham Lock is No 35 on the Trent and Mersey Canal, and is a deep one, giving a rise of 11ft 11in (almost 3·6 metres).

Plenty of seating here for those who wish to rest along the towpath.

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4.67 km

Wedgwood Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This pretty brick built bridge carries the road Wedgwood Drive over the canal near the Wedgwood Factory and Estate.

There is an additional footbridge adjacent to the original accommodation bridge. …

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5.64 km

Wedgwood Museum

Highlight • Monument

Get an 'Enjoy Staffordshire' card to entitle you to 10% off the tour and purchases in the giftship and tea room!

Just go to the 'Enjoy Staffordshire' .com website to order one for free.

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5.71 km

Wedgwood Garden

Highlight • Structure

Jo Thompson has won many gold and silver medals at the Chelsea Flower Show and was commissioned to design this one.

It is well worth a look.

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6.23 km

Newpark Plantation

Highlight • Forest

This was planted in the mid 1800s. Probably on old farmland. Come in April and May to see the bluebells!

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6.99 km

The Oaks Ancient Woodland

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Oaks, at the southernmost tip of the reserve is an ancient woodland site. Records show that this part of the site has been woodland for over 400 years, although …

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7.74 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.07 km

729 m

469 m

243 m

189 m

Surfaces

4.21 km

1.81 km

877 m

474 m

189 m

Elevation

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Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve – Wedgwood Museum loop from Barlaston

Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve

Shardlow–Preston Brook Original Milepost

Trentham Lock (No. 35) – Trent and Mersey Canal

Wedgwood Bridge

Wedgwood Museum

Wedgwood Garden

Newpark Plantation

The Oaks Ancient Woodland

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