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Hanchurch Woods

Stoke-on-Trent

Type of walk

Hilly, Flat, Forest, Park

What's here

Free Parking, Off Lead Areas, On Lead Areas, Pathed Routes, Picnic Areas

About this walk

Hanchurch woods is a really peaceful woodland area, it has a big picnic area and then 3 marked walks. The Green Walk which is 3.5 miles and covers a variety of wooded and pastoral landscapes, mainly focusing on the village of Hanchurch.

The Red Walk which is 2 miles climbs the high ground of Harley Thorns woodland and offers panoramic views of the Wrekin in Shropshire and Cannock Chase and The Blue Walk which is 7 miles, The Blue Walk takes you to the hamlet of Beech. A short diversion from the circular walk at Beech allows you to explore the local caves.

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Comments (6)

  • clairejess1 profile
    clairejess1

    6 years ago

    worst walk ever! never slipped so much, so much crap and mud on me and my dogs. the marks where minimum Definitely would no recomend this walk to anyone.
  • keogh profile
    keogh

    4 years ago

    Unpleasant to walk bit of a scruffy place.
  • Munch96 profile
    Munch96

    3 years ago

    Brill walk go spaces to let dogs off leads
  • Mollymarie2021 profile
    Mollymarie2021

    3 years ago

    Lovely walk, always a different route to be found which makes for an interesting morning or afternoon out. Definitely recommend! :)
  • Mollymarie2021 profile
    Mollymarie2021

    3 years ago

    Absolutely love this place to walk. Never fails to disappoint and there's always a new route to be found! My dog loves it, would highly recommend it! :)
  • TallulahSparkles profile
    TallulahSparkles

    4 months ago

    Simple, quiet woods. No fuss or frills, but the area is clean and has a pleasant picnic area by the car park. The markers for the three designated walking routes aren't especially clear, but the general area is pleasant for a gentle stroll anyway.
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How to get there

Address

Keepers Cottage, Drayton Rd, Hanchurch, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8SN, UK View on Google

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