View of Belvide Reservoir – The Hartley Arms loop from Lapley, Stretton and Wheaton Aston

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Lapley, Stretton And Wheaton Aston

View of Belvide Reservoir – The Hartley Arms loop from Lapley, Stretton and Wheaton Aston

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View of Belvide Reservoir – The Hartley Arms loop from Lapley, Stretton and Wheaton Aston

03:23

13.1km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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114 m

St Mary’s Church

Highlight • Other

2.71 km

View of Belvide Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Belvide Reservoir is a man-made lake built in the 1830s as the principle water source for the Shropshire Union Canal. It is now a nature reserve and an SSSI operated by the West Midland Bird Club.

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3.24 km

Hawkshutts Rough

Forest

3.56 km

Oakland Holiday Park Café

Highlight • Cafe

A great little stop off en route - serving hot/cold/alcoholic drinks and hot & cold snacks.

Saturday 11 am–11 pm
Sunday 11 am–5 pm
Monday. 9 am–5 pm
Tuesday 9 …

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6.64 km

Speedwell Castle

Highlight • Rest Area

Speedwell Castle is a mid-18th-century house at the centre of Brewood, in Staffordshire, England. Nikolaus Pevsner described it as a "peach" and a "delectable folly", and it stands beside the …

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7.23 km

St Mary and St Chad's Church, Brewood

Highlight • Religious Site

The ancient market town of Brewood is rich in history and retains a sense of unspoilt, timeless charm. Among its most notable buildings is Speedwell Castle, which was built in …

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9.51 km

Stretton Aqueduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Thomas Telford’s exquisite Stretton aqueduct, built in 1832 with a cast iron trough and blue-brick abutments.

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10.3 km

Shropshire Union Canal

Highlight • Trail

long straight section, a bit muddy 2nd October 2024

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12.5 km

The Hartley Arms

Highlight • Restaurant

Food times:
Mon - Sat 12-2pm
Sun - 12-4pm

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13.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.59 km

3.54 km

2.47 km

987 m

876 m

606 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.68 km

2.19 km

1.58 km

1.25 km

987 m

433 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Monday 26 October

17°C

6°C

14 %

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

August 21, 2025,605 Historic Brewood (Staffs) ☑️

Another lovely walk from Brewood.
We debriefed at the Bridge Inn 🍻 and had a cheeky stop off at the most amazing 'Village Bakery' next to the car park...it never fails to disappoint 🥧 🧁😋