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West Midlands Region

East Staffordshire

Barton-Under-Needwood

Sunset View at Barton Marina – The Riverside loop from Barton-under-Needwood

Running trails & routes

West Midlands Region

East Staffordshire

Barton-Under-Needwood

Sunset View at Barton Marina – The Riverside loop from Barton-under-Needwood

Hard

15

runners

Sunset View at Barton Marina – The Riverside loop from Barton-under-Needwood

01:50

17.1km

40m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

409 m

Skinny Kitten Cafe

Highlight • Restaurant

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

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2

966 m

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.

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3

2.67 km

Barton Turn

Highlight • Other

4

4.46 km

Horse Pasture View

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

5.27 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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6

6.00 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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7.67 km

Branston Water Park

Lake

8

8.35 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.

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9

9.69 km

The Riverside

Highlight • Restaurant

Great for snacks, drinks, and a pub meal.

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B

17.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.51 km

5.00 km

3.52 km

1.69 km

1.25 km

127 m

Surfaces

7.81 km

3.08 km

2.25 km

1.64 km

1.51 km

819 m

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Monday 12 October

18°C

9°C

14 %

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