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Downs Bank Brook – Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve loop from Sutherland Mausoleum

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Downs Bank Brook – Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve loop from Sutherland Mausoleum

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Downs Bank Brook – Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve loop from Sutherland Mausoleum

02:25

38.6km

370m

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: July 31, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.86 km for 178 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.63 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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8.95 km

Downs Bank Brook

Highlight • Forest

Apparently it hosts a healthy fish population, including European bullhead and brown trout.

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16.2 km

Schoolhouse Wood

Forest

26.2 km

Old Sandstone Quarry at Rough Close Common

Highlight • Natural Monument

You could be anywhere inside this spot. It is utterly beautiful. The kids will love playing here. Bring a bucket and spade 😊

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26.6 km

Kissing Gate at Barlaston and Rough Close Common

Highlight • Rest Area

Easy place to access the common if you are visiting both Rough Close and Barlaston

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26.7 km

Barlaston Common Woodland

Highlight • Natural

A very lovely place for hide and seek and climbing.

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27.1 km

Wet Heathland

Highlight • Natural

Thanks to the introduction of grazing cows 10 years ago, this heathland has recovered very well.

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31.1 km

Barlaston Hall

Highlight • Monument

This is a grade I listed English Palladian country house. Mid 1700's
Wedgwood owned this in 1937.
In 1981, Wedgwood offered to sell Barlaston Hall to SAVE Britain's Heritage for …

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33.1 km

Blurton Road Landfill

Forest

35.8 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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38.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.8 km

3.29 km

2.50 km

1.39 km

825 m

742 m

Surfaces

33.9 km

2.64 km

999 m

673 m

386 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Saturday 22 August

20°C

7°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Downs Bank Brook – Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve loop from Sutherland Mausoleum

Plume of Feathers Pub

Downs Bank Brook

Old Sandstone Quarry at Rough Close Common

Kissing Gate at Barlaston and Rough Close Common

Barlaston Common Woodland

Wet Heathland

Barlaston Hall

Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve

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