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Silverdale

The Void Lake – Apedale Pit Wheel Memorial loop from Keele

Moderate

5.0

(1)

2

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The Void Lake – Apedale Pit Wheel Memorial loop from Keele

02:44

9.77km

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: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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646 m

The Void Lake

Highlight • Natural Monument

This area was once used for open cast mining, the history of which is detailed on the on-site information plaque. I am presuming the area was converted to a lake when the site was converted to a Country Park.

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1.30 km

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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2.15 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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2.18 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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5

2.66 km

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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2.82 km

Wildlife Conservation Area

Highlight • Other

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

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3.05 km

Apedale Pit Ventilation Tower

Highlight • Monument

8

5.78 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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9.77 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.00 km

2.90 km

470 m

380 m

Surfaces

4.08 km

3.71 km

804 m

689 m

398 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Wednesday 7 October

13°C

3°C

48 %

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