Trentham, Hanchurch and Swynnerton - Ramblers

Stoke/Newcastle Group

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Overview

Anticlockwise route, starting from Trentham Gardens, across the golf course and up to Hanchuch Woods, then to Swynnerton. From there we head east to cross the motorway, then follow the A51 for a short way before crossing the A34 and return through Downs Bank and Barlaston.

Friday, 27 February 2026

Start time:: 9:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 24.1km / 15.0mi
Ascent:: 274.3m / 900ft
Type:: circular

Only suitable for experienced walkers who can maintain a steady pace all day. Please contact the leader in advance if you are planning to come.

Features

Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 86908 40675
Nearest postcode:: ST4 8AX
what3words:: cafe.king.wheels

Start time:: 9:00 am

Park behind Frankie & Bennies, in front of the Premier Inn

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