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West Midlands Region

East Staffordshire

Branston Water Park loop from Branston

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

East Staffordshire

Branston Water Park loop from Branston

Easy

3.7

(3)

38

hikers

Branston Water Park loop from Branston

01:15

4.93km

10m

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

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.24 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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2

1.28 km

Branston Water Park – The Gravs

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

For Covid-19 period, a one way (clockwise) circuit of the lake has been introduced. Please follow the signs

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3

2.55 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.

Tip by

B

4.93 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.32 km

827 m

435 m

332 m

Surfaces

2.10 km

1.38 km

912 m

413 m

112 m

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Thursday 8 October

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9°C

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