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West Midlands Region

Newcastle-Under-Lyme

Bateswood Pool – Apedale Heritage Centre loop from Audley Rural

Mountain biking trails

West Midlands Region

Newcastle-Under-Lyme

Bateswood Pool – Apedale Heritage Centre loop from Audley Rural

Easy

3

riders

Bateswood Pool – Apedale Heritage Centre loop from Audley Rural

01:31

19.7km

190m

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: March 4, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.19 km

Bateswood Pool

Highlight • Lake

This nature reserve was all once open cast mining. Until the late 50's this was the Madeley (Leycett) Colliery.

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2

1.55 km

Minnie Pit Disaster Heritage Site

Highlight • Historical Site

A place of memorial for those who tragically died in 1918 explosion while at work underground

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3

12.2 km

Westport Loop Trail

Highlight • Trail

4

13.1 km

Apedale Heritage Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

A great mining museum and cafe!

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5

13.1 km

Apedale Valley Light Railway & Heritage Centre

Highlight • Structure

The Apedale Valley Light Railway is a heritage narrow gauge railway with a collection of historic steam and diesel locomotives. You can take the 15-min train ride between Silverdale and …

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6

13.3 km

Apedale Heritage Centre Willow Garden

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a lovely little garden that children will love to explore. The willow tunnels and quirky hut are my favourite features.

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7

13.6 km

Winding Path with View of the Lake

Highlight • Lake

Great place for a bike ride

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B

19.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.24 km

5.42 km

2.66 km

2.33 km

2.08 km

Surfaces

9.20 km

5.25 km

2.05 km

1.57 km

1.54 km

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Saturday 16 May

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6°C

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