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Swynnerton Old Park – Hanchurch Water Tower loop from Keele University

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Swynnerton Old Park – Hanchurch Water Tower loop from Keele University

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Swynnerton Old Park – Hanchurch Water Tower loop from Keele University

01:45

28.1km

240m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.5 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.72 km

Swynnerton Old Park

Highlight • Forest

It looks like the Forestry Commission are trying to replant areas of the woodland.

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10.6 km

Sick Berms Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

This is an absolutely brilliant bit of trail. Whoever built it knows what's fun on a bike. It's surprisingly long as well for a relatively small wood. It's fairly flat …

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11.7 km

Hanchurch Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

This was built in the 1890s by Staffordshire Potteries Water Board.

Of interest is that it was later used as a trig point!

The point is marked with a domed …

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11.9 km

Lord Stafford Commemorative Stone, Hanchurch Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

This stone commemorates the Rt Hon Lord Stafford who donated the land that is Hanchurch Hills

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21.0 km

Colonial Pottery Basin

Lake

28.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

6.82 km

4.78 km

2.83 km

2.16 km

1.32 km

Surfaces

15.1 km

7.79 km

4.24 km

572 m

382 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

16°C

9°C

73 %

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Swynnerton Old Park – Hanchurch Water Tower loop from Keele University

Swynnerton Old Park

Sick Berms Trail

Hanchurch Water Tower

Lord Stafford Commemorative Stone, Hanchurch Hills

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