“Tatenhill and the Trent & Mersey Canal.” This is a 3 ¾ -mile circular walk with no stiles, on the towpath, footpaths and the pavement. There is one steady climb up Battlestead Hill at the start, otherwise the route is broadly on level ground. Due to the time of year, it may well be muddy in parts, so sensible footwear is essential.
We first turn right through Tatenhill village before following a wooded footpath up and over Battlestead Hill. At the top there is a fine view over Burton upon Trent. We descend to the canal through modern housing along bound paths.
Shortly after joining the canal by Branston Bridge, we will take a short diversion through Branston Water Park, before emerging at Tatenhill Lock. From there we will follow a footpath past gravel pits back to the village. If the ground is not too wet and slippery we will return to the pub past an impressive rocky outcrop, otherwise we will take the pavement route back to our starting point.
Meet 10:30 for a 10:45 start on Thursday 6th March 2025 in the car park of The Horseshoe Inn, Main Steet, Tatenhill, Burton on Trent DE13 9SD. Contact Clive Walker on [email protected]
Walks will also take place on the following dates: 8th May (Rugeley), 11th June (from Swarkestone), 4th September (from Gnosall), 6th November (from Stoke Golding) and 1st January 2026 (from Atherstone).
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IWA Lichfield Branch – Tatenhill and the Trent & Mersey Canal Walk
“Tatenhill and the Trent & Mersey Canal.” This is a 3 ¾ -mile circular walk with no stiles, on the towpath, footpaths and the pavement. There is one steady climb up Battlestead Hill at the start, otherwise the route is broadly on level ground. Due to the time of year, it may well be muddy in parts, so sensible footwear is essential.
We first turn right through Tatenhill village before following a wooded footpath up and over Battlestead Hill. At the top there is a fine view over Burton upon Trent. We descend to the canal through modern housing along bound paths.
Shortly after joining the canal by Branston Bridge, we will take a short diversion through Branston Water Park, before emerging at Tatenhill Lock. From there we will follow a footpath past gravel pits back to the village. If the ground is not too wet and slippery we will return to the pub past an impressive rocky outcrop, otherwise we will take the pavement route back to our starting point.
Meet 10:30 for a 10:45 start on Thursday 6th March 2025 in the car park of The Horseshoe Inn, Main Steet, Tatenhill, Burton on Trent DE13 9SD. Contact Clive Walker on [email protected]
Walks will also take place on the following dates: 8th May (Rugeley), 11th June (from Swarkestone), 4th September (from Gnosall), 6th November (from Stoke Golding) and 1st January 2026 (from Atherstone).
