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West Midlands Region

East Staffordshire

Branston Water Park – Sunset View at Barton Marina loop from Lanxess

Bike touring routes & trails

West Midlands Region

East Staffordshire

Branston Water Park – Sunset View at Barton Marina loop from Lanxess

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11

riders

Branston Water Park – Sunset View at Barton Marina loop from Lanxess

01:00

16.5km

50m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 473 m for 223 m

After 8.67 km for 82 m

After 16.0 km for 92 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

622 m

Branston Water Park

Highlight • Lake

Originally an open cast gravel pit, Branston Water Park is now hosts many species of plants and animals The reed bed is particularly important to wildlife and is one of the largest in Staffordshire.

Tip by

2

1.12 km

Start of Kingfisher Way Along the Canal

Highlight • River

3

6.57 km

Skinny Kitten Cafe

Highlight • Restaurant

Great stop with good coffee and cakes. Really welcoming and friendly, quick service with a smile. RECOMMEND.

Tip by

4

7.14 km

Sunset View at Barton Marina

Highlight • Viewpoint

Barton Marina is quite posh with some very expensive shops and restaurants ... the pub is reasonably priced. It is however a great base to park for a days walking.

Tip by

5

8.91 km

Barton Turn

Highlight • Other

6

9.38 km

Tree-Lined Pathway

Highlight • Forest

Easy to cross the road here and extend the route with a detour around Barton Marina

Tip by

7

14.1 km

Tatenhill Village

Highlight • Other

B

16.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

2.17 km

765 m

602 m

243 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

3.51 km

366 m

220 m

< 100 m

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