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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire

Staffordshire Moorlands

Kingsley

Oakamoor Weir and Sluice Gates – Cotton Brook loop from Froghall

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Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire

Staffordshire Moorlands

Kingsley

Oakamoor Weir and Sluice Gates – Cotton Brook loop from Froghall

Moderate

4.9

(7)

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Oakamoor Weir and Sluice Gates – Cotton Brook loop from Froghall

04:22

15.4km

330m

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: April 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.43 km

Hawksmoor Wood

Highlight • Trail

A really nice woodland area to explore with plenty of routes, whether you choose to follow the gravel roads or walk through the forest following the footpath signs. A very …

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7.82 km

The Gatekeeper's House, Oakamoor

Highlight • Historical Site

Can be boiled first for human consumption but perfect for dogs as my Cookie can vouch for.

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8.28 km

Oakamoor Weir and Sluice Gates

Highlight • Monument

The weir and sluice gates were built in the 18th century to power strip mills owned by Thomas Patten.

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8.69 km

Cotton Brook

Highlight • Forest

Take the path following the course of the Cotton Brook, which flows through the heart of the reserve, and you will find a wonderful diverse range of habitats from steep …

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8.96 km

Wire Fairy and Dandelion Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Yet another fairy sculpture. Be sure to look for others!

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9.60 km

Farmyard Fairy Sculptures

Highlight • Structure

Be sure to look in the direction of the private farm and see if you can spot the wonderful fairies that adorn the grounds.

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13.6 km

Caldon Low Wagonway Horse Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

This horse tunnel carried the second Caldon Low wagonway (constructed in 1785) below a fourth one (1847) and suggests that the earlier route must still have been in use at …

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14.8 km

Lock 1, Uttoxeter Canal at Froghall Wharf

Highlight • Bridge

Lock No.1 of the Uttoxeter canal is located at Froghall Wharf.

The Uttoxeter branch of the canal is derelict, but the first lock and basin at Froghall have been restored …

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15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.17 km

3.61 km

1.64 km

1.41 km

381 m

143 m

Surfaces

4.42 km

3.09 km

2.97 km

2.80 km

1.73 km

332 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

18°C

12°C

94 %

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Oakamoor Weir and Sluice Gates – Cotton Brook loop from Froghall

Hawksmoor Wood

The Gatekeeper's House, Oakamoor

Oakamoor Weir and Sluice Gates

Cotton Brook

Wire Fairy and Dandelion Sculpture

Farmyard Fairy Sculptures

Caldon Low Wagonway Horse Tunnel

Lock 1, Uttoxeter Canal at Froghall Wharf

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