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Staffordshire Moorlands

Forsbrook

Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve – Workhouse Bridge loop from Blythe Bridge

Staffordshire Moorlands

Forsbrook

Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve – Workhouse Bridge loop from Blythe Bridge

Moderate

riders

Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve – Workhouse Bridge loop from Blythe Bridge

01:46

36.7km

350m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.59 km

Tree Root Den

Highlight • Natural

Such an awesome hollow beneath these tree roots. The perfect den!

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3.62 km

Old Stone Foundations

Highlight • Historical Site

I have no idea what these structures originally were but no doubt lots of children may use their imagination for pretending they are playhouses.

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3.69 km

Gravelly Bank Footpath and Stone Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Unless you are a local, you wouldn't know this was here. A very pretty little hideaway.

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9.23 km

Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

This is the largest woodland area in Stoke on Trent but it is a hidden gem.

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15.8 km

Rocket Loop

Highlight • Trail

18.6 km

Workhouse Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The road above this bridge used to lead directly to the old workhouse.

Another interesting fact is that it has a little plaque on with the name 'Christine'

Christina Collins …

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18.6 km

Christina Collins Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

This tribute is to be found at the opposite side of the towpath at the Workhouse Bridge.

It was erected to memorialise the tragic death of a narrow boat passenger, …

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26.9 km

Benches With View of Barlaston Hall and Wedgwood Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

It is a very pretty walk all around this lake.

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28.7 km

Blurton Road Landfill

Forest

36.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

3.08 km

3.00 km

2.16 km

1.25 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.2 km

5.16 km

350 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

17°C

9°C

66 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve – Workhouse Bridge loop from Blythe Bridge

Tree Root Den

Old Stone Foundations

Gravelly Bank Footpath and Stone Ruins

Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve

Rocket Loop

Workhouse Bridge

Christina Collins Memorial

Benches With View of Barlaston Hall and Wedgwood Lake

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