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West Midlands Region

Newcastle-Under-Lyme

Apedale Pit Wheel Memorial – Bateswood Pool loop from Keele

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Newcastle-Under-Lyme

Apedale Pit Wheel Memorial – Bateswood Pool loop from Keele

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Apedale Pit Wheel Memorial – Bateswood Pool loop from Keele

02:42

9.67km

190m

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: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

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1.21 km

The Guardians sculptures at Silverdale Community Park

Highlight • Monument

The guardians are metal sculptures which honour the miners that worked at Silverdale colliery. Designed by community artist Luke Perry, the piece was inspired by the men and women of …

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2

1.27 km

Black Bank Trig Point and Bunker

Highlight • Monument

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2.05 km

Apedale Pit Wheel Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The wheel itself originated at Annesley Colliery in Nottinghamshire.

It took 3 lorries and assistance from the Territorial Army to transport its 30 foot by 19 foot 7 tonnes to …

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2.09 km

Viewpoint with Landmark Peepholes

Highlight • Monument

This is a magnificent viewpoint.

Each of the posts is marked with the name of a landmark and has a lower and higher peephole which offers an unhindered view.

I …

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2.56 km

Apedale Visitor Centre and Car Park

Highlight • Rest Area

A useful place to park if visiting the heritage park.

Extend the loop to include Silverdale Park on the other side of Blackbank.

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6

2.73 km

Wildlife Conservation Area

Highlight • Other

Great crested newts are amongst the biodiversity encouraged in the pond and surrounding area.

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7

2.96 km

Apedale Pit Ventilation Tower

Highlight • Monument

8

5.68 km

Bateswood Pool

Highlight • Lake

This nature reserve was all once open cast mining. Until the late 50's this was the Madeley (Leycett) Colliery.

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9.67 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.84 km

2.97 km

470 m

380 m

Surfaces

3.91 km

3.71 km

877 m

689 m

398 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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