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West Midlands Region

Newcastle-Under-Lyme

Bateswood Pool – Apedale Pit Wheel Memorial loop from Kidsgrove

Mountain biking trails

West Midlands Region

Newcastle-Under-Lyme

Bateswood Pool – Apedale Pit Wheel Memorial loop from Kidsgrove

Easy

5.0

(6)

5

riders

Bateswood Pool – Apedale Pit Wheel Memorial loop from Kidsgrove

01:36

21.4km

280m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.1 km for 260 m

After 13.5 km for 83 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.12 km

Minnie Pit Disaster Heritage Site

Highlight • Historical Site

A place of memorial for those who tragically died in 1918 explosion while at work underground

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2

6.48 km

Bateswood Pool

Highlight • Lake

This nature reserve was all once open cast mining. Until the late 50's this was the Madeley (Leycett) Colliery.

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3

6.59 km

Lake View

Highlight • Lake

12.2 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

5

13.5 km

Apedale Pit Wheel Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The wheel itself originated at Annesley Colliery in Nottinghamshire.

It took 3 lorries and assistance from the Territorial Army to transport its 30 foot by 19 foot 7 tonnes to …

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6

15.0 km

Apedale Heritage Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

A great mining museum and cafe!

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7

15.0 km

Apedale Valley Light Railway & Heritage Centre

Highlight • Structure

The Apedale Valley Light Railway is a heritage narrow gauge railway with a collection of historic steam and diesel locomotives. You can take the 15-min train ride between Silverdale and …

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8

15.2 km

Apedale Heritage Centre Willow Garden

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a lovely little garden that children will love to explore. The willow tunnels and quirky hut are my favourite features.

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9

15.5 km

Winding Path with View of the Lake

Highlight • Lake

Great place for a bike ride

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B

21.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.68 km

5.38 km

3.98 km

1.78 km

600 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

7.85 km

1.38 km

662 m

457 m

187 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Sunday 17 May

14°C

6°C

59 %

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