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Branston Water Park – Battlestead Hill loop from Lanxess

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Branston Water Park – Battlestead Hill loop from Lanxess

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Branston Water Park – Battlestead Hill loop from Lanxess

02:01

7.83km

40m

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 23, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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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.

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2.45 km

Trent and Mersey Canal at Sunset

Highlight • River

Lovely place for a stroll feeding the ducks coffee and cake and play area for the kids or grandkids

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4.06 km

Battlestead Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.38 km

View of the Countryside at Sunset

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.06 km

Trent & Mersey Canal Lock and Cottage

Highlight • Structure

Canal walking generally assures you of good access on a relatively flat route. This point is at the juncture of a few pathways and canal routes in the National Forest. Worth a walk.

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7.83 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.91 km

2.23 km

717 m

569 m

335 m

Surfaces

3.32 km

1.65 km

986 m

717 m

622 m

458 m

Elevation

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Branston Water Park – Battlestead Hill loop from Lanxess

Branston Water Park

Trent and Mersey Canal at Sunset

Battlestead Hill

View of the Countryside at Sunset

Trent & Mersey Canal Lock and Cottage

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