Lawton Hall – Lawton Woods loop from Kidsgrove

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Lawton Hall – Lawton Woods loop from Kidsgrove

Moderate

runners

Lawton Hall – Lawton Woods loop from Kidsgrove

00:44

6.80km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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111 m

Kidsgrove Train Station

Highlight • Rest Area

136 m

Start or End of the Gritstone Trail

Highlight • Trail

Good luck or congratulations, it's a cracking walk, have fun.

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1.54 km

Trent & Mersey Canal Cranes

Highlight • Historical Site

Old canal cranes along Trent & Mersey canal. Great reminiscence from the goneby age

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1.58 km

Trent & Mersey Canal Locks

Highlight (Segment) • River

Pleasant section of walking along the peaceful Trent & Mersey Canal, passing locks, canalboats and riverside pubs.

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2.72 km

Liverpool Road West Canal Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Located under Liverpool Road West

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3.13 km

Lawton Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Once the residence of the Lawton family, this is now split into modern residences of houses and apartments by a property developer.

It dates to around 1600 and is a grade II listed building.

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3.71 km

Church Lawton

Highlight • Settlement

4.11 km

Lawton Woods

Highlight • Forest

A nice area to explore if you are local.
There are a few meandering paths but sadly access to the pool is restricted.
Woodland sale signs everywhere too.
Tragic!
Explore it whilst you can, folks.

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6.80 km

End point

Train Station

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