KidsgroveStoke-on-Trent

Kidsto one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021


Distance

12km/7mi

Ascent

90m

Descent

100m

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Kidsgrove and Stoke-on-Trent.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Kidsgrove and Stoke-on-Trent.

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This route has been reviewed by 4 people.

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This route has been flagged (1 times) for reasons relating to accuracy.

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Not verified

Route status - Live

Reviews - 4

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (2) No (2)

Problems reported -  Access (1) Accuracy (1)

Downloads - 4

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Kidsgrove
Grid Ref SJ8372854378
Lat / Lon 53.08638° / -2.24440°
Easting / Northing 383,728E / 354,378N
What3Words pill.foster.visits
Stoke-on-Trent
Grid Ref SJ8797145665
Lat / Lon 53.00818° / -2.18072°
Easting / Northing 387,971E / 345,665N
What3Words habit.thank.water

Kidsto One's land is

Pasture 17.2%
Urban 71.9%
Water 6.9%
Woods 4.1%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews


Kabutomushi

27 Dec 2023 Winter

An easy route to follow. If you’re looking for spectacular views, this isn’t the walk for you. If you like industrial heritage, this is the perfect walk for you. This mostly follows the route of the Trent and Mersey Canal. There is one muddy point, but most paths and the towpath are firm.


Mary Oz

04 May 2022 Spring

This route is inaccurate as a section of it needs to be on the other side of the canal. It would cause problems particularly if walking from Stoke-on-Trent northwards.


David Sanderson

20 Feb 2022 Winter

I walked this from Kidsgrove and managed to follow it as far south as Etruria but then sadly between SJ 8670 4792 and SJ 8686 4751 it wanted to put me on the wrong side of the canal. This wasn't quite so critical from the north as it is obvious that you can not continue along the west bank and need to move across. However, I know from bitter experience that if you approach from the south you can follow the towpath on the wrong side and then have to go back on yourself or have to leave the canal completely. Too innacurate to pass this Slow Way.


Eve Donnadieu

26 Apr 2021 Spring

A very cultural walk among the industrial heritage of Stoke-on-Trent. If you walk from Stoke, you will be along the canal up to Harecastle tunnel, after this, you will have to leave the canal (as you cannot go any further) and exit onto the main road (it is not so much fun), but it is worth walking as far as Kidsgrove as it is a nice little town with some interesting features, especially Victoria Hall.
Between Stoke and Harecastle, you will come across Middleport Pottery, where you can enjoy the museum, Burleigh factory shop, and an outstanding café before carrying on. Coming from Stoke and going towards Kidsgrove, and a mile after Middleport Pottery, there is the beautiful Westport Lake and, if you're lucky, the oatcake boat may be there and it will be their pleasure to sell you this very local delicacy.


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