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West Midlands Region

Astley Castle – Astley Church and Castle loop from Hartshill

Bike touring routes & trails

West Midlands Region

Astley Castle – Astley Church and Castle loop from Hartshill

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5.0

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Astley Castle – Astley Church and Castle loop from Hartshill

01:21

22.9km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.76 km

Seeswood Pool

Highlight • Lake

Seeswood Pool is a small angling lake off Astley Lane. The lake is home to lots of birdlife, including great egret, sandwich tern and ring-necked duck. The owners, Alvis Angling …

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2

5.21 km

Astley Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

There is a fence around the Castle but can be accessed for viewing from all angles by using the gated access points around its perimeter. The public footpath across the …

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3

5.44 km

Astley Church and Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Hard to tell if how far you can investigate. There are information boards, footpath arrows and no "private signs" but I quickly got hollered at by cleaners as I got close to the ruins.

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4

7.59 km

Lawnmower Pub

Highlight • Pub

Refreshment stop

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5

12.5 km

Woodland Cycle Trail

Highlight • Forest

A road bike will be ok, but id recommend a gravel bike. lovely woodland.

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6

13.0 km

Church End Brewery

Highlight • Other

Nice place to take a break, lovely garden.

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7

18.5 km

Ansley Village Coal Mining Heritage Wheel

Highlight • Monument

B

22.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

2.01 km

129 m

109 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

4.54 km

145 m

129 m

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Highest point (180 m)

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