Join the Great Stoke Spring Walk

The Trent Rivers Trust is inviting walkers to discover the latest stretch of the Trent Valley Way in Stoke-on-Trent.

It’s part of a £190,000 UK Shared Prosperity Fund grant-funded project that was distributed by Stoke-on-Trent City Council.

The charity has organised a free guided waterside walk through Stoke-on-Trent on Saturday 22 March.

Walkers can choose the challenge of a 25km walk or pick and choose stretches between 1.5 to 8km in length. The walk starts in Norton Green and finishes in Barlaston at the World of Wedgwood visitor car park. 

 It is also an opportunity to get to know Stoke-on-Trent’s latest wildlife murals, completed by local artist, Tom Edward.

The walk is part of a wider ambition to create better access to the Trent as part of a signposted source-to-sea footpath from Biddulph Moor to the Humber Estuary.

Councillor Amjid Wazir OBE, cabinet member for city pride, enforcement and sustainability for Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said: “The brilliant staff and volunteers at Trent Rivers Trust have created an accessible walking route through the city. It makes it easier for people to get close to nature and benefit from increased fitness and better mental health.  

“If you haven’t had a chance to visit it, this is a perfect opportunity for a few hours in the fresh air exploring our city.”  

Tom Aplin, Partnership and Engagement Manager at Trent Rivers Trust said: “This walk is designed as a friendly, welcoming event. While 25km is certainly a challenge, the idea for people to get to know the Trent – with their own eyes and through our expertise - and to leave the footpath in a better state.

“This aligns with the wider ethos of the Trent Valley Way - it is an invitation for anyone and everyone living near the Trent to connect with their river and to invest in their wellbeing and that of the river. Improving the footpath in Stoke-on-Trent from Biddulph Moor marks a new chapter for the Trent Valley Way – one we’d like to celebrate on Saturday 22nd March.” 

The event also welcomes people who simply want to improve green spaces within Stoke. People can also register and help with a litter pick taking place in Hanley Park and near Milton Football Club.  

The initiative is part of the £190,000 UKSPF which Stoke-on-Trent City Council secured in 2023. The project supported community projects, local artwork, river recovery and improves access to the city’s namesake river.

Free tickets can be booked online at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-great-stoke-spring-walk-tickets-1226334632899