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Countryside
Stoke-on-Trent is one of the greenest cities in the UK and we are very lucky to have buckets full of green space, beautiful parks, gardens, and open spaces including Westport Lake and Park Hall Country Park. What’s also great is that these green spaces are also connected by over 160km of cycle routes including many quiet off road paths, greenways, canal towpaths and river routes.
The city is also surrounded by stunning countryside too. Within Staffordshire you’ll find a National Park, areas of outstanding natural beauty, national forests and National Nature Reserves.
To the north east of Stoke-on-Trent lies the beautiful Staffordshire Moorlands and the Peak District National Park. Here you will be blown away with amazing views from the craggy Roaches near Leek, and discover mystical legends at Lud's Church, a deep chasm penetrating the Millstone Grit bedrock near Gradbach.
Have fun on and around the reservoirs of Tittesworth and Rudyard - the surrounding breathtaking landscapes provide a perfect backdrop for sailing, kayaking, walking, cycling and other outdoor pursuits.
The Staffordshire Moorlands has some brilliant paths and trails for walking and cycling – check out the Manifold Valley Way which follows the route of the former Leek and Manifold Light Railway along sheltered valley bottoms through stunning scenery. The 8 mile route is tarmacked throughout, and with only a slight downhill gradient from north to south making it perfect for a family cycle ride! Along the route you can explore Thor’s cave and see the River Manifold disappear down a sink hole near Wetton Mill, to reappear some distance way, at Ilam!
To the south of the City, you can enjoy the open country parkland and secluded byways of South Staffordshire as well as the unspoilt ancient heather heathland of Cannock Chase, perfect for a relaxing walk or an exhilarating day exploring the midlands best mountain bike trails.
To the east lies the peaceful, leafy woodlands of the National Forest. The National Forest embraces 200 square miles of the Midlands, and is taking root in the heart of England across parts of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Staffordshire. It is transforming the landscape with the aim of linking the two ancient Forests of Charnwood on its Eastern fringe with Needwood Forest to its West.
To explore the countryside at a leisurely pace, why not explore Staffordshire’s sleepy canal network by piloting a narrowboat?
Whether you want exhilaration or relaxation, Stoke-on-Trent provides a great base to explore some of the UK’s most stunning countryside.
HighlightsPick Yours
Biddulph Valley Way
Following the former railway along the Biddulph Valley from Stoke-on-Trent to Congleton, the Way a...
Caldon Canal
Built in 1776, the Caldon Canal is widely seen as one of the most interesting waterways in the...
Burslem Park
Burslem Park is a Grade II listed Victorian Park, restored in 2012 to its former glory.Rising...
Manifold Cycle Hire
Based at the end of the Manifold Track in the former ticket office of the Leek and Manifold Valley...
Longton Park (Queens Park)
Formal park with a lake, play area, football pitch, crown green bowls and fishing facilities.
Track & Grass Cycle Track
Ride on the challenging 400m Newcastle cycle track which consists of two banked corners joined by...
The Roaches
Impressive grit-stone edges and craggy rocks loved by walkers and climbers offering stunning...
Hanley Park
Hanley Park is close to both the City Centre and the railway station. It is a fantastic example of...
Biddulph Grange Country Park
Based on the Victorian theme of landscaped views combined with natural features, the 73 acre park...
- 1Mount Pleasant Park
- 2Biddulph Valley Way
- 3Acreswood
- 4Barlaston Downs
- 5Caldon Canal
- 6Trent Vale Park
- 7Burslem Park
- 8Hem Heath Woods
- 9Manifold Cycle Hire
- 10Longton Park (Queens Park)
- 11Track & Grass Cycle Track
- 12The Roaches
- 13Hanley Park
- 14Northwood Park
- 15Biddulph Grange Country Park
- 16Tunstall Park
- 17Etruria Park
- 18Basford Park
