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Staffordshire
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Fulford

Barlaston Common Woodland – Wet Heathland loop from Barlaston and Rough Close Common

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Staffordshire
Stafford
Fulford

Barlaston Common Woodland – Wet Heathland loop from Barlaston and Rough Close Common

Moderate

5.0

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Barlaston Common Woodland – Wet Heathland loop from Barlaston and Rough Close Common

02:09

7.94km

110m

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: March 4, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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190 m

Swynnerton

Highlight • Pub

A super pub, serving great food & drinks! 👌🏻

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2

355 m

Barlaston Common Woodland

Highlight • Natural

A very lovely place for hide and seek and climbing.

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3

491 m

Easy place to access the common if you are visiting both Rough Close and Barlaston

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2.90 km

Schoolhouse Wood

Forest

5

7.54 km

Wet Heathland

Highlight • Natural

Thanks to the introduction of grazing cows 10 years ago, this heathland has recovered very well.

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7.94 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.01 km

1.40 km

840 m

546 m

125 m

Surfaces

5.72 km

1.53 km

546 m

127 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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