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Baggeridge Country Park: Bag Pool, Wishing Pools and woodland circuit

Staffordshire

Distance
1.5 mi
Est. time
1h 15m
Difficulty
Medium
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About this walk

A short circuit through Baggeridge Country Park, linking Bag Pool, the Wishing Pools and the wooded paths around the amphitheatre. The mapped walk is about 2.4 kilometres. Allow an hour to an hour and a quarter with pool-side stops; walking alone takes around 40–50 minutes because some paths are uneven and include steps.

Start at the main public pay-and-display parking area near Bag Pool, reached through the park entrance at Gospel End. Join the walking path beside Bag Pool and head southwest on the established tracks and Circular footpath towards the Wishing Pools. Follow the pool-side paths to the lower end of the Wishing Pools, then return north through the woodland and amphitheatre-side paths to the main parking area. The short approach from the car park is shared on the way back.

This former colliery landscape is now a country park with woods, water and open ground. Stay on the walking paths and follow the saved map at junctions; the dedicated mountain-bike trail is a separate activity route. Expect muddy patches, roots and steps, especially in the woodland and around the pools. Wear footwear with grip, keep back from water edges and follow temporary diversions. This circuit is not the park’s easy-access trail and should not be treated as a wheelchair route.

Parking is charged. The council currently offers pay-and-display machines and PayByPhone; arrange mobile payment in advance if using it, because reception can vary. Check the entrance board for seasonal gate times and return before closing. Toilets and the tea room are near the main facilities, subject to their opening hours. Bring water, and keep dogs under control around wildlife and other visitors.

Planning reference: South Staffordshire Council’s Baggeridge Country Park trails leaflet, current visitor page and parking information. This circuit uses the park’s established Circular and connecting woodland paths. Check the operator’s latest notices before travelling. https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/baggeridge-country-park/visit-baggeridge-country-park

Walk details

County
Staffordshire
Walk type
Circular
Category
Park / Green space
Distance
1.5 mi (2.4 km)
Est. time
1h 15m
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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