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Viewpoint for Sunset – Barlaston Common Woodland loop from Leigh Lane

Viewpoint for Sunset – Barlaston Common Woodland loop from Leigh Lane

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Viewpoint for Sunset – Barlaston Common Woodland loop from Leigh Lane

02:11

48.0km

430m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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After 9.98 km for 138 m

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10.0 km

Viewpoint for Sunset

Highlight • Viewpoint

I think this has been removed now. I couldn't see it today.

Very sad 😟

It is still a nice spot to sit for the viewpoint but unfortunately you may have to rough it on the sandstone.

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10.6 km

Barlaston Common Woodland by the Pond

Highlight • Forest

Take a meander through here when you check out the pond. The locals usually out a rope swing up too so have fun (but be careful)

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10.9 km

Kissing Gate at Barlaston and Rough Close Common

Highlight • Rest Area

Easy place to access the common if you are visiting both Rough Close and Barlaston

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11.0 km

Barlaston Common Woodland

Highlight • Natural

A very lovely place for hide and seek and climbing.

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11.4 km

Wet Heathland

Highlight • Natural

Thanks to the introduction of grazing cows 10 years ago, this heathland has recovered very well.

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15.3 km

Plume of Feathers Pub

Highlight • Pub

This is a great gastro pub in the perfect location for walkers and cyclists. There are lots of tables and chairs right by the canalside.

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20.5 km

Swynnerton Hall and St. Mary's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

38.4 km

Milwich Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a lovely road from either direction, and is generally traffic-free, other than the odd tractor. Heading from Milwich towards Sandon, you will ride up a short, steep climb …

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48.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.4 km

1.67 km

1.49 km

271 m

181 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.5 km

7.26 km

181 m

< 100 m

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Viewpoint for Sunset – Barlaston Common Woodland loop from Leigh Lane

Viewpoint for Sunset

Barlaston Common Woodland by the Pond

Kissing Gate at Barlaston and Rough Close Common

Barlaston Common Woodland

Wet Heathland

Plume of Feathers Pub

Swynnerton Hall and St. Mary's Church

Milwich Climb

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