Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve – Barlaston Hall loop from Trentham Gardens

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Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve – Barlaston Hall loop from Trentham Gardens

Moderate

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Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve – Barlaston Hall loop from Trentham Gardens

02:05

7.95km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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750 m

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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1.50 km

Hem Heath Wood Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

1.80 km

Newpark Plantation

Forest

2.83 km

Benches With View of Barlaston Hall and Wedgwood Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

It is a very pretty walk all around this lake.

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3.29 km

St John the Baptist Church and Lych Gate, Barlaston

Highlight • Religious Site

Lych is derived from the Old English 'lich', meaning corpse. They were meeting places and shelters for the party bringing a corpse for burial, and for the priest to receive the corpse.

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3.34 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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4.81 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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5.98 km

Wedgwood Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This pretty brick built bridge carries the road Wedgwood Drive over the canal near the Wedgwood Factory and Estate.

There is an additional footbridge adjacent to the original accommodation bridge. …

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6.38 km

Trentham Lock (No. 35) – Trent and Mersey Canal

Highlight • River

Trentham Lock is No 35 on the Trent and Mersey Canal, and is a deep one, giving a rise of 11ft 11in (almost 3·6 metres).

Plenty of seating here for those who wish to rest along the towpath.

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6.85 km