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Overview

The walk will commence from Central Forest Park near Hanley and trace the old Stoke on Trent railway loop line through Burslem and toward Tunstall. We will then turn south to Westport and follow the Trent and Mersey canal back toward Hanley.

Sunday, 25 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.3km / 5.8mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 88633 48703
Nearest postcode:
ST1 6BD
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Start time:
10:00 am

Central Forest Park CP (Parking Charges Apply)

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