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West Midlands Region

Newcastle-Under-Lyme

Apedale Pit Wheel Memorial – Bateswood Pool loop from Audley

West Midlands Region

Newcastle-Under-Lyme

Apedale Pit Wheel Memorial – Bateswood Pool loop from Audley

Moderate

3

riders

Apedale Pit Wheel Memorial – Bateswood Pool loop from Audley

01:08

14.4km

210m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.51 km for 83 m

After 3.71 km for 260 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.23 km

Winding Path with View of the Lake

Highlight • Lake

Great place for a bike ride

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2

2.59 km

Apedale Valley Light Railway & Heritage Centre

Highlight • Structure

The Apedale Valley Light Railway is a heritage narrow gauge railway with a collection of historic steam and diesel locomotives. You can take the 15-min train ride between Silverdale and …

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3

2.60 km

Apedale Country Park

Highlight • Natural

Some great gravel paths if you don't mind short steep climbs and some cheeky single-track in the woods.
There is also a cafe at the little Silverdale Railway.

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4

2.74 km

Apedale Heritage Centre Willow Garden

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a lovely little garden that children will love to explore. The willow tunnels and quirky hut are my favourite features.

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5

3.57 km

Apedale Pit Wheel Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The wheel itself originated at Annesley Colliery in Nottinghamshire.

It took 3 lorries and assistance from the Territorial Army to transport its 30 foot by 19 foot 7 tonnes to …

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6

11.4 km

Bateswood Pool

Highlight • Lake

This nature reserve was all once open cast mining. Until the late 50's this was the Madeley (Leycett) Colliery.

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7

11.5 km

Lake View

Highlight • Lake

8

11.8 km

Minnie Pit Disaster Heritage Site

Highlight • Historical Site

A place of memorial for those who tragically died in 1918 explosion while at work underground

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B

14.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.46 km

3.78 km

2.19 km

1.15 km

802 m

Surfaces

7.79 km

2.47 km

2.27 km

1.77 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Monday 18 May

17°C

9°C

87 %

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