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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

4.5

(8)

50

hikers

View of Dunstall Church – Battlestead Hill loop from Lanxess

03:19

12.6km

100m

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: August 14, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.16 km

Skinny Kitten Cafe

Highlight • Restaurant

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

Tip by

2.18 km

Smith Hills

Forest

3

2.48 km

View of Dunstall Church

Highlight • Viewpoint

Absolutely beautiful view from a fantastic walk.

Tip by

4

7.51 km

Battlestead Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

7.83 km

View of the Countryside at Sunset

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

9.51 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

7

10.3 km

Horse Pasture View

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

12.1 km

Barton Turn

Highlight • Other

9

12.6 km

Tree-Lined Pathway

Highlight • Forest

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

Tip by

B

12.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.99 km

3.15 km

1.66 km

1.66 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.30 km

3.26 km

3.06 km

1.05 km

789 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (120 m)

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