Druid Grove and Gawton's Well – Gawton's Cave loop from Brown Edge

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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire

Staffordshire Moorlands

Brown Edge

Druid Grove and Gawton's Well – Gawton's Cave loop from Brown Edge

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Druid Grove and Gawton's Well – Gawton's Cave loop from Brown Edge

01:22

4.85km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.79 km

Tree Swing by the Lake

Highlight • Structure

Oh to be a child again!

Since my last visit here, grips have been secured onto the tree for climbing and a rope for swinging into the water.

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2.07 km

Warden's Tower (Knypersley Castle)

Highlight • Monument

This is a 3 storey prospect tower with an attached wing built in 1829 for a gamekeeper. (Lucky fella!)

It is sometimes referred to as Knypersley Castle.

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2.30 km

Knypersley Reservoir Conservation Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

It's nice to reserve sections to the wildlife. The public still benefit as we are able to enjoy more species upon our visit.

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2.39 km

Druid Grove and Gawton's Well

Highlight • Natural

This is a very mystical spot. It has been referred to as a Holy Well and cures are claimed from its waters.

The well is associated with a diseased man …

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2.66 km

Gawton's Cave

Highlight • Natural Monument

This highlight has a story to it that will explain the name I have given it (I couldn't find a name for it when I researched after the hike).

I …

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3.14 km

Head of Trent Waterfall

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A beautiful section of the walk with the Head of Trent flowing just below.

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3.55 km

Marshes Hill Dolmen

Highlight • Historical Site

A rather modest but pleasant feature to be found within a little fenced patch off Sandy Lane.

I can't find any information about it online but it's worth looking out for on the trail nonetheless.

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4.48 km

Marshes Hill Common Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Marshes Hill Common Local Nature Reserve is all that's left of a once extensive heathland that covered the area. It is now an island of heathland with great views over …

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4.85 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.89 km

1.79 km

1.05 km

116 m

Surfaces

1.38 km