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The best running trails around Stoke-on-Trent

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Running around Stoke-on-Trent is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Stoke-on-Trent—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: December 5, 2025

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1. Whitfield Valley Nature Reserve to Chatterley Whitfield Colliery loop

6.77km

00:44

50m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Hanley Park Lake loop from Stoke-on-Trent

4.88km

00:31

50m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Heartbreak Hill loop from Hanley

23.6km

02:31

240m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Canal View loop from Barlaston

14.0km

01:29

40m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Little Lake loop from Etruria

12.1km

01:16

60m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Trent & Mersey Canal – Barlaston Lock Woodland loop from Trentham

9.73km

01:00

30m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Trent & Mersey Canal – Millennium Topograph loop from Barlaston

12.4km

01:19

140m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Canal Path Near Tall Chimney – Canal View loop from Hanford

28.1km

02:57

100m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Canal Path Near Tall Chimney loop from May Bank

17.3km

01:51

40m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Canal Path Near Tall Chimney loop from Trent Vale

7.04km

00:44

40m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails around Stoke-on-Trent

1. Whitfield Valley Nature Reserve to Chatterley Whitfield Colliery loop

2. Hanley Park Lake loop from Stoke-on-Trent

3. Heartbreak Hill loop from Hanley

4. Canal View loop from Barlaston

5. Little Lake loop from Etruria

6. Trent & Mersey Canal – Barlaston Lock Woodland loop from Trentham

7. Trent & Mersey Canal – Millennium Topograph loop from Barlaston

8. Canal Path Near Tall Chimney – Canal View loop from Hanford

9. Canal Path Near Tall Chimney loop from May Bank

10. Canal Path Near Tall Chimney loop from Trent Vale

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