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Bike touring routes & trails

West Midlands Region

Newcastle-Under-Lyme

Harecastle Tunnel South Portal – Westport Lake Visitor Centre loop from Audley

Bike touring routes & trails

West Midlands Region

Newcastle-Under-Lyme

Harecastle Tunnel South Portal – Westport Lake Visitor Centre loop from Audley

Moderate

6

riders

Harecastle Tunnel South Portal – Westport Lake Visitor Centre loop from Audley

02:09

33.8km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.1 km for 68 m

After 14.7 km for 211 m

After 19.1 km for 201 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1

7.37 km

Harecastle Tunnel South Portal

Highlight • Bridge

short run down to other side of Harecastle tunnel and canal

Tip by

2

7.47 km

Wyrley & Essington Canal Harecastle Tunnel Entrance

Highlight • Structure

3

9.61 km

Conservation Area Pond

Highlight • Lake

The conservation area at the northern end of the site is home to many animals including kingfishers and dragonflies

Tip by

4

10.1 km

Westport Lake Visitor Centre

Highlight • Lake

A convenient lakeside cafe which overlooks the lake and is also directly opposite the children's play area.

There is a balcony where you can enjoy the wildlife as you sip …

Tip by

5

10.3 km

The Oatcake Takeaway Boat

Highlight • Restaurant

It's hit and miss if they are here as they travel a lot but you can follow them on facebook: 'Oatcake Boat Que sara sara'
07716 858692

Tip by

6

11.4 km

Middleport Pottery

Highlight • Monument

The track is quite bumpy in places due to ingrown tree roots

Tip by

7

14.8 km

Canalside Houses on the Trent and Mersey Canal

Highlight • River

Nice tow path from stoke to leek junction

Tip by

8

15.4 km

Mural Opposite Trent & Mersey Canal Path

Highlight • Monument

Located opposite Trent & Mersey Canal path.

Tip by

17.7 km

Colonial Pottery Basin

Lake

B

33.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

12.9 km

2.83 km

2.68 km

1.31 km

995 m

Surfaces

26.0 km

5.03 km

1.30 km

1.02 km

312 m

124 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Monday 6 July

22°C

14°C

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