Staffordshire Walks

Pump Tree Woods Walks & Route Maps

Pump Tree Woods walk, Staffordshire
Pump Tree Woods · Photo: Charles C

These walks explore the varied landscapes of Park Hall Country Park, starting from the Pump Tree Woods area and branching out across this fascinating site.

From peaceful pine plantations planted in the 1960s to hide former quarry workings, to dramatic quarry scenery, woodland trails and open viewpoints, the walks offer something for everyone.

You can choose a short woodland circuit, extend your route to Skinners Canyon and Hulme Quarry, or tackle the full adventure that links together the park’s highlights including Park Hall Hill and Lady Corner pools.

With wildlife to spot and plenty of changing scenery along the way, these walks are a great way to discover the character and history of this unique corner of Staffordshire.

Download the Staffordshire Walks App to follow these routes with real-time GPS navigation.

Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

Walk information

Pump Tree Woods Walk 1

Walk distance
½ miles
Time
30 mins
Route type
Circular

Park Hall Country Park is a fantastic place for a walking adventure where you can enjoy numerous different species of fauna and wildlife.

This set of 'Pump Tree Woods' Walks all start from one of three car parks in the park that we have featured on the app to help you navigate around this beautiful space.

The first route is a nice and short walk around the Pine Tree woodlands of Pump Tree Wood that was planted in the 1960's to mask some of the quarrying activity that was done at the time.

Pump Tree Woods Walk 1 No ratings yet Be the first - rate this walk in the Staffordshire Walks App

Walk information

Pump Tree Woods Walk 2

Walk distance
1 mile
Time
30 mins
Route type
Circular

The second route option from the Pump Tree Woods car park is basically an extension of the first route that takes you deeper into the park and on a stroll around Skinners Canyon.

Pump Tree Woods Walk 2 No ratings yet Be the first - rate this walk in the Staffordshire Walks App

Walk information

Pump Tree Woods Walk 3

Walk distance
1½ miles
Time
1 hour
Route type
Circular

This third option is a further extension of the Pump Tree Wood walk that still enjoys the pine tree woods and pond from the first two routes, but then also ventures deeper into the Park Hall Country Park and visits the impressive Hulme Quarry with it's dramatic landscapes.

Pump Tree Woods Walk 3 No ratings yet Be the first - rate this walk in the Staffordshire Walks App

Walk information

Pump Tree Woods Walk 4

Walk distance
6½ miles
Time
3.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This final route is an epic adventure around the entire Park Hall Country Park.

You can do this walk from any of the three car parks that we have featured on the app and it basically takes you around all of the highlights of the park in one long and wonderful walk.

This includes the dramatic Hulme Canyon, the wonderful pine forest of Pump Tree Wood, the pools at lady corner, the views from Park Hall Hill and the varied woodland strolling of Willot's Wood.

Pump Tree Woods Walk 4 3.0 Ratings and reviews 1 rating · 1 review

Based on 1 user rating

Community feedback

Overall rating3.0

Mixed feedback from walkers

Dog friendly5.0 / 5
Path condition4.0 / 5
Buggy friendly2.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly2.0 / 5
Toilet facilities1.0 / 5
Pub or café0.0 / 5
Route accuracy4.0 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockNo livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

Real feedback from people who have completed this walk using the Staffordshire Walks app.

First-hand experiences

User reviews

Walker review

Not the best for views

Navigate the walks

Staffordshire Walks App

Follow the Pump Tree Woods walks with GPS guidance

It's like sat-nav, but for footpaths.

Choose a walk and follow the pointer showing your live position on the route map, so you always know 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.

Download the app

Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play
Staffordshire Walks app showing the walker's live position on a route map

Designed to be simple

  • Choose a walk and follow the pointer
  • See your live position on the route map
  • Works without a phone signal
  • Includes 150+ Staffordshire walks
  • Free one-month trial
  • Available for iPhone and Android

Explore the area

Nearby walks

Explore the county

Staffordshire walks map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Search Staffordshire walks

See where the walks start, explore the area and tap a pin to find a route for your next adventure.

Search Staffordshire walks
Expanded route map for Pump Tree Woods Walk 1, a 0.5 mile circular walk in Staffordshire