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: October 29, 2025

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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 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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2.15 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.

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2.66 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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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

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

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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

Elevation

Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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The Void Lake – Apedale Pit Wheel Memorial loop from Silverdale

The Void Lake

The Guardians sculptures at Silverdale Community Park

Apedale Pit Wheel Memorial

Viewpoint with Landmark Peepholes

Apedale Visitor Centre and Car Park

Wildlife Conservation Area

Apedale Pit Ventilation Tower

Bateswood Pool

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