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Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

East Staffordshire

Barton-Under-Needwood

View of Dunstall Church – Battlestead Hill loop from Lanxess

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

East Staffordshire

Barton-Under-Needwood

View of Dunstall Church – Battlestead Hill loop from Lanxess

Moderate

4.0

(3)

7

hikers

View of Dunstall Church – Battlestead Hill loop from Lanxess

04:35

17.6km

120m

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: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1.93 km

Smith Hills

Forest

2

2.23 km

View of Dunstall Church

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolutely beautiful view from a fantastic walk.

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3

7.30 km

Battlestead Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

7.62 km

View of the Countryside at Sunset

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

8.17 km

Tatenhill Village

Highlight • Other

6

10.4 km

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

7

11.8 km

The Riverside

Highlight • Restaurant

Great for snacks, drinks, and a pub meal.

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15.8 km

Tucklesholme Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

9

17.1 km

Barton Turn

Highlight • Other

10

17.6 km

Tree-Lined Pathway

Highlight • Forest

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

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B

17.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.13 km

3.69 km

3.21 km

2.38 km

1.87 km

314 m

Surfaces

8.46 km

2.93 km

2.60 km

1.87 km

1.34 km

267 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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