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The Mill Stream

Plan your visit

DogsCyclingFamily
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 58m away

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking

Best for

5 activities

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 54

Varies

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: National Forest Way

Free

Picnic day out

Urban park — open green space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
National Forest WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
The Way for the MillenniumWalking route65 km

Newport to Burton on Trent

Named routeLength 65 kmRegional walking route
Trent Valley WayWalking route304 km
Named routeLength 304 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
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Cycling

26 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 54Cycling route
Named routeRef 54National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route3.1 km
Named routeRef 54Length 3.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route420 m
Named routeRef 54Length 420 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route117 m
Named routeRef 54Length 117 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route321 m
Named routeRef 54Length 321 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route36 m
Named routeRef 54Length 36 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Bailey Bridge over the mill stream at  Alrewas, Staffordshire

Bailey Bridge over the mill stream at Alrewas, Staffordshire

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