Stone town dawdle

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Overview

A clockwise route heading north east via Nanny Goat Lane, Stone town centre, Trent riverside water meadows, the Trent and Mersey canal, and the common plot. there are few stiles, but care is needed crossing and walking along some busy road section. Winter walking conditions apply.

Historical points of interest en route include: Stone's lost medieval abbey; flour and flint mills, a naval hero admiral of the blue, and a Saxon saint.

Sunday, 16 November 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 90700 34701
Nearest postcode:: ST15 8DP
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Roadside parking on Airedale Road near Alleyne's School. Airedale Road is on the left off the A520 North of Stone

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