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West Midlands Region

Apedale Pit Wheel Memorial – Apedale Heritage Centre loop from St. Joseph's College

Mountain biking trails

West Midlands Region

Apedale Pit Wheel Memorial – Apedale Heritage Centre loop from St. Joseph's College

Moderate

5.0

(2)

2

riders

Apedale Pit Wheel Memorial – Apedale Heritage Centre loop from St. Joseph's College

02:18

36.6km

300m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.01 km for 72 m

After 10.4 km for 83 m

After 12.0 km for 116 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

9.15 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

2

10.4 km

Apedale Pit Wheel Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The wheel itself originated at Annesley Colliery in Nottinghamshire.

It took 3 lorries and assistance from the Territorial Army to transport its 30 foot by 19 foot 7 tonnes to …

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3

11.0 km

Wildlife Conservation Area

Highlight • Other

Great crested newts are amongst the biodiversity encouraged in the pond and surrounding area.

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4

11.4 km

Winding Path with View of the Lake

Highlight • Lake

Great place for a bike ride

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5

12.1 km

Apedale Heritage Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

A great mining museum and cafe!

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6

21.1 km

Wyrley & Essington Canal Harecastle Tunnel Entrance

Highlight • Structure

7

23.3 km

Conservation Area Pond

Highlight • Lake

The conservation area at the northern end of the site is home to many animals including kingfishers and dragonflies

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8

23.8 km

Westport Lake Visitor Centre

Highlight • Lake

A convenient lakeside cafe which overlooks the lake and is also directly opposite the children's play area.

There is a balcony where you can enjoy the wildlife as you sip …

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9

24.1 km

The Oatcake Takeaway Boat

Highlight • Restaurant

It's hit and miss if they are here as they travel a lot but you can follow them on facebook: 'Oatcake Boat Que sara sara'
07716 858692

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31.1 km

Colonial Pottery Basin

Lake

B

36.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

6.97 km

5.17 km

3.50 km

2.78 km

2.61 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.3 km

4.73 km

3.99 km

2.67 km

552 m

442 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Friday 23 October

14°C

6°C

98 %

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