Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve – Hanchurch Water Tower loop from Stoke-on-Trent

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Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve – Hanchurch Water Tower loop from Stoke-on-Trent

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5.0

(1)

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Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve – Hanchurch Water Tower loop from Stoke-on-Trent

01:53

28.3km

240m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 18.8 km for 236 m

After 19.1 km for 328 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

2.88 km

Colonial Pottery Basin

Lake

7.33 km

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

9.22 km

Ruins

10.9 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.

Tip by

17.2 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 …

Tip by

17.3 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

Tip by

28.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.98 km

6.26 km

5.67 km

3.55 km

3.01 km

847 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

4.67 km

3.97 km

3.07 km

1.98 km

789 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

13°C

8°C

20 %

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Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve – Hanchurch Water Tower loop from Stoke-on-Trent

Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve

Plume of Feathers Pub

Hanchurch Water Tower

Lord Stafford Commemorative Stone, Hanchurch Hills

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