Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve – Pond with Benches loop from Longton Cricket Club

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Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve – Pond with Benches loop from Longton Cricket Club

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Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve – Pond with Benches loop from Longton Cricket Club

00:59

3.77km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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17 m

Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

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

Tip by

563 m

Pond with Benches

Highlight • Viewpoint

My favourite spot along the walk. There are a couple of thoughtfully positioned resting benches here too.

Tip by

1.66 km

Woodland Glade

Highlight • Forest

A wonderful area for picnics 😊

Tip by

2.44 km

Stream Near Wedgwood Museum

Highlight • River

This stream is always crystal clear.

This is the bridge that leads out of the woods to Wedgwood Museum.

Tip by

2.56 km

Den Building Clearing

Highlight • Forest

There always seems to be a den construction in this clearing. Great activity for families!

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2.77 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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3.77 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.73 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

13°C

7°C

25 %

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Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve – Pond with Benches loop from Longton Cricket Club

Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve

Pond with Benches

Woodland Glade

Stream Near Wedgwood Museum

Den Building Clearing

Newpark Plantation

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