The walk will begin at The Toby Carvery, Trentham where toilets are available. Following a short walk along-side the busy A5035, we enter Hem Heath woods, which is maintained by the North Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. Leaving on a concessionary path at the south side of the wood, we pass World of Wedgwood where loos are also available. There follows a gentle climb past the fishing pools and onto St Mary’s Drive, passing Barlaston Hall. A short walk along an avenue of poplars brings us to a kissing gate, from where we join the Stone Circles path and down to Wedgwood Drive. Here a short walk alongside the road takes us to the canal towpath and back to the Toby Inn for our lunch. There are only three stiles – all in good order.  

Meet : Toby Carvery, Trentham Village in good time for a 10.15 start  Sat Nav: ST4 8BU

Lunch: 13.15, Toby Carvery. If you are joining us for lunch, there is no need to give menu choices but you need to book by Monday 14th July. Menus, including lunch time deals, are available on the Carvery website https://www.tobycarvery.co.uk/restaurants/midlands/trenthamvillagestokeontrent/carvery#/

Organiser : Terry James