Getting There
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Leave the M6 at Junction 13 to take the A449 signed Stafford, Northbound 3rd exit, Southbound 1st exit.
At the roundabout take the 3rd exit signed Acton Trussell (Mill Lane).
Enter Acton Trussell and stay on the lane until reaching the Moat House at the far end of the village. Turn right into the commodious car park.
Return to M6 Junction 13
Turn left out of the car park and continue through the village of Acton Trussell.
Turn left at the roundabout, signed A449 Wolverhampton and M6.
This leads you directly back to the M6 Junction 13.
Acton Trussell – The Moat House Canalside walk
Walk past the entrance to the Moat House to pass a pond on the left. Go through the gate and turn left onto the lane. Turn left again almost immediately to walk in front of a cottage, where a yellow public footpath sign directs walkers over the canal bridge.
Turn left to join the towing path and continue in this direction, admiring the brightly painted narrowboats in their moorings on the other side.
The path is well maintained, and quite wide for a towing path.
This is a delightfully rural canal to walk by, although the roar of the traffic on the motorway is never far away.
Walk as far as desired, and then turn around to retrace your steps back to the Moat House car park.
Facilities
At the Moat House. This is an establishment which boasts a large corporate clientele in well-manicured parkland surroundings. The extremely friendly and helpful staff extend a warm welcome to all, and the canal boat moorings behind the hotel are evidently much sought after too. Dogs are not allowed inside, but are welcome to join their humans at the pleasantly situated outdoor tables by the side of the lake, where light meals – sandwiches – are served. Dog water is provided.
Dog poo bin at the start of the walk.
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The Moat House, Acton Trussell
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