At a glance
Forge Mill Walk
- Distance
- 1.75 miles
- Estimated time
- 1 hour
- Route type
- Circular
- GPS app guided
- Yes
- Parking
- Paid parking at start 52.53177, -1.95907
- Characteristics
- Water, Countryside, Pub
Staffordshire Walks
This walk is a gentle circular stroll around Forge Mill Lake and the surrounding nature reserve, perfect for a relaxed outing.
With firm, accessible paths and plenty of chances to spot wildlife along the way, this walk is ideal for families, wheelchairs and buggies alike.
Download the Staffordshire Walks App to follow this route with real-time GPS navigation.
At a glance
The walk
This is a lovely circular walk around the Forge Mill Lake and Nature Reserve.
You can expect lots of wildlife on this walk and there are also solid paths throughout so it's a perfect walk for buggies and wheelchairs.
Based on 1 user rating
A very popular walk
Not suitable for dogs
Generally well maintained
Mostly buggy friendly
Mostly accessible
Good facilities
Good stop on route
Spot on
Real feedback from people who have completed this walk using the Staffordshire Walks app.
First-hand experiences
Really enjoyable short walk! Bird hide half way around the path with a knockladgable member of staff really interesting
Comments from walkers who have completed the Forge Mill walk.
Navigate the walks
The easiest way to follow this route is with the Staffordshire Walks app. Choose the walk and follow the pointer showing your live position on the route map, so you can see you're on the right path.
The app works without a phone signal, so you can keep following the route wherever the walk takes you.

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