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East Staffordshire

Branston Water Park – Sunset View at Barton Marina loop from Branston

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West Midlands Region

East Staffordshire

Branston Water Park – Sunset View at Barton Marina loop from Branston

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Branston Water Park – Sunset View at Barton Marina loop from Branston

01:03

15.3km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.73 km for 223 m

After 9.93 km for 77 m

After 13.7 km for 92 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.88 km

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

2.38 km

Start of Kingfisher Way Along the Canal

Highlight • River

3

7.82 km

Skinny Kitten Cafe

Highlight • Restaurant

Great stop with good coffee and cakes. Really welcoming and friendly, quick service with a smile. RECOMMEND.

Tip by

4

8.39 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

5

11.6 km

Horse Pasture View

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

12.4 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

7

13.2 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

B

15.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.34 km

3.49 km

3.16 km

780 m

474 m

106 m

Surfaces

8.78 km

3.49 km

2.74 km

292 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 11 November

10°C

3°C

36 %

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