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West Midlands Region

Staffordshire

Staffordshire Moorlands

Endon And Stanley

Druid Grove and Gawton's Well – Gawton's Cave loop from Stockton Brook Tunnel

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

West Midlands Region

Staffordshire

Staffordshire Moorlands

Endon And Stanley

Druid Grove and Gawton's Well – Gawton's Cave loop from Stockton Brook Tunnel

Moderate

hikers

Druid Grove and Gawton's Well – Gawton's Cave loop from Stockton Brook Tunnel

03:10

11.4km

210m

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: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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5.68 km

Warden's Tower (Knypersley Castle)

Highlight • Monument

This is a 3 storey prospect tower with an attached wing built in 1829 for a gamekeeper. (Lucky fella!)

It is sometimes referred to as Knypersley Castle.

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5.91 km

Knypersley Reservoir Conservation Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

It's nice to reserve sections to the wildlife. The public still benefit as we are able to enjoy more species upon our visit.

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6.00 km

Druid Grove and Gawton's Well

Highlight • Natural

This is a very mystical spot. It has been referred to as a Holy Well and cures are claimed from its waters.

The well is associated with a diseased man …

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6.27 km

Gawton's Cave

Highlight • Natural Monument

This highlight has a story to it that will explain the name I have given it (I couldn't find a name for it when I researched after the hike).

I …

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6.75 km

Head of Trent Waterfall

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A beautiful section of the walk with the Head of Trent flowing just below.

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8.03 km

Marshes Hill Common Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Marshes Hill Common Local Nature Reserve is all that's left of a once extensive heathland that covered the area. It is now an island of heathland with great views over …

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11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.43 km

2.05 km

1.89 km

1.05 km

909 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.56 km

3.46 km

1.71 km

913 m

526 m

160 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 3 July

19°C

14°C

34 %

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Druid Grove and Gawton's Well – Gawton's Cave loop from Stockton Brook Tunnel

Warden's Tower (Knypersley Castle)

Knypersley Reservoir Conservation Area

Druid Grove and Gawton's Well

Gawton's Cave

Head of Trent Waterfall

Marshes Hill Common Local Nature Reserve

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