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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Gun Hill Trig Point – Tittesworth Reservoir loop from Leek

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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire Moorlands

Gun Hill Trig Point – Tittesworth Reservoir loop from Leek

Hard

5.0

(2)

13

hikers

Gun Hill Trig Point – Tittesworth Reservoir loop from Leek

05:05

18.1km

380m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Peak District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

827 m

Horsecroft Wood

Forest

2

7.15 km

Gun Hill Trig Point

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

3

7.91 km

Gun Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

The 'Gun' Hill at 385m near Leek is a trig pointed UK designated Marilyn. Not a bad little hill to do.

Tip by

4

11.7 km

St Matthew's Church and Sundial, Meerbrook

Highlight • Religious Site

Meerbrook was originally a chapel of the large ecclesiastical parish of Leek and its chapel building was in existence by 1537.

Tip by

5

11.8 km

The Boat Inn

Highlight • Pub

The Lazy Trout was originally two 16th century cottages before it was turned into a coaching house by the Victorians (circa 1900). The pub was originally called The Three Horseshoes, …

Tip by

6

12.1 km

Tittesworth Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Tittesworth Reservoir is a great place to visit. Various walking loops are signposted, the longest one taking you all the way around the reservoir. It is usually relatively quiet and dog friendly.

Tip by

7

12.6 km

Tittesworth Water Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Visitor Centre with Cafe/Restaurant at Tittesworth Water. Plenty of coffee and cake as well as more substantial food.

visittittesworth.co.uk
Site open everyday, apart from Christmas Day!

April - September:
10.00am …

Tip by

8

12.7 km

Giant Wooden Chair and Sofa

Highlight • Structure

Enjoy a quick rest and take a few photos on the giant wooden chair and sofa.

Tip by

14.6 km

Hawthorne Wood

Forest

10

16.0 km

Tittesworth Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Tittesworth Reservoir is owned by Severn Trent Water and serves Stoke-on-Trent and the Staffordshire Moorlands

Tip by

B

18.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.47 km

6.41 km

2.37 km

1.22 km

475 m

104 m

Surfaces

7.07 km

4.29 km

2.41 km

1.91 km

1.26 km

1.11 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Monday 5 October

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12°C

55 %

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