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Stone Canal Lock and Bridge – Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve loop from Barlaston

Stone Canal Lock and Bridge – Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve loop from Barlaston

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Stone Canal Lock and Bridge – Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve loop from Barlaston

01:01

21.6km

120m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 269 m

After 6.19 km for 75 m

After 21.4 km for 269 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.23 km

Horse Tunnel and Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Notice the cobbled tunnel for tow horses of a bygone age.

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6.32 km

Public Restrooms

Highlight • Other

They were locked when I needed them.

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8.27 km

Stone Canal Lock and Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

One of many lovely resting spots along this stretch of towpath. The view from the bridge is particularly lovely. Just behind this bridge (you have to cross a road and …

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8.79 km

Rocket Loop

Highlight • Trail

15.3 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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21.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

2.00 km

962 m

775 m

750 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.1 km

1.65 km

663 m

139 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

26°C

12°C

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Stone Canal Lock and Bridge – Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve loop from Barlaston

Horse Tunnel and Bridge

Public Restrooms

Stone Canal Lock and Bridge

Rocket Loop

Hem Heath Woods Nature Reserve

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