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Barlaston Common Woodland – Viewpoint for Sunset loop from Meir

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Barlaston Common Woodland – Viewpoint for Sunset loop from Meir

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Barlaston Common Woodland – Viewpoint for Sunset loop from Meir

02:06

7.73km

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

Start point

Bus stop

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6.26 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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6.51 km

Swynnerton

Highlight • Pub

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

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6.67 km

Barlaston Common Woodland

Highlight • Natural

A very lovely place for hide and seek and climbing.

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6.86 km

James Andrew Brindley Memorial Bench

Highlight • Monument

This is beautifully etched and encourages all to sit and reflect.

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6.98 km

Old Sandstone Quarry at Rough Close Common

Highlight • Natural Monument

You could be anywhere inside this spot. It is utterly beautiful. The kids will love playing here. Bring a bucket and spade 😊

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7.17 km

Viewpoint for Sunset

Highlight • Viewpoint

I think this has been removed now. I couldn't see it today.

Very sad 😟

It is still a nice spot to sit for the viewpoint but unfortunately you may have to rough it on the sandstone.

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7.73 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.68 km

1.29 km

1.19 km

859 m

587 m

Surfaces

4.27 km

1.29 km

859 m

647 m

546 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

25°C

8°C

0 %

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Barlaston Common Woodland – Viewpoint for Sunset loop from Meir

Wet Heathland

Swynnerton

Barlaston Common Woodland

James Andrew Brindley Memorial Bench

Old Sandstone Quarry at Rough Close Common

Viewpoint for Sunset

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