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West Midlands Region

East Staffordshire

View of Dunstall Church – Sunset View at Barton Marina loop from Lanxess

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West Midlands Region

East Staffordshire

View of Dunstall Church – Sunset View at Barton Marina loop from Lanxess

Moderate

4.4

(9)

58

hikers

View of Dunstall Church – Sunset View at Barton Marina loop from Lanxess

04:26

17.1km

110m

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 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

619 m

Branston Water Park

Highlight • Lake

Originally an open cast gravel pit, Branston Water Park is now hosts many species of plants and animals The reed bed is particularly important to wildlife and is one of the largest in Staffordshire.

Tip by

2

1.06 km

Trent and Mersey Canal at Sunset

Highlight • River

Lovely place for a stroll feeding the ducks coffee and cake and play area for the kids or grandkids

Tip by

3

1.78 km

Trent & Mersey Canal Lock and Cottage

Highlight • Structure

Canal walking generally assures you of good access on a relatively flat route. This point is at the juncture of a few pathways and canal routes in the National Forest. Worth a walk.

Tip by

4

3.46 km

View of the Countryside at Sunset

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

8.84 km

View of Dunstall Church

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolutely beautiful view from a fantastic walk.

Tip by

9.14 km

Smith Hills

Forest

7

11.0 km

Sunset View at Barton Marina

Highlight • Viewpoint

Barton Marina is quite posh with some very expensive shops and restaurants ... the pub is reasonably priced. It is however a great base to park for a days walking.

Tip by

8

14.4 km

Horse Pasture View

Highlight • Viewpoint

9

15.4 km

Branston Water Park – The Gravs

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

For Covid-19 period, a one way (clockwise) circuit of the lake has been introduced. Please follow the signs

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B

17.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.39 km

3.52 km

2.91 km

2.23 km

1.64 km

343 m

Surfaces

4.46 km

4.40 km

3.44 km

2.46 km

1.27 km

992 m

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Sunday 13 September

24°C

16°C

13 %

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