Bateswood Nature Reserve, Bowsey Wood circular

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Overview

Starting at the memorial of the 1918 Minnie Pit Disaster, the walk goes through the Bateswood Nature Reserve and Walton's Wood before crossing under the M6. After passing Madeley Manor we enter Bowsey Wood. The path returns to the start via Adderley Green and Hayes Wood.

Thursday, 19 March 2026

Meeting time:: 9:15 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: 259.1m / 850ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 73699 55901
Nearest postcode:: CW1 5QX
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Meeting time:: 9:15 am

Public Car Park, Waterloo Road, Haslington. Car share £1

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 79299 48901
Nearest postcode:: ST7 8AH
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Minnie Pit Disaster Memorial, Red Hall Lane, Halmer End, ST7 8AH. Please let leader know if going directly to the start.

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